…observational study of its kind to date, including more than 1,600 deceased donors. They examined associations between acute kidney injury (AKI) in donors, rates of kidney discard, and recipient kidney…
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A new computer kidney developed at the University of Waterloo could tell researchers more about the impacts of medicines taken by people who don’t drink enough water. In a recent…
…glucose with higher doses of medication did not definitively reduce the risk of impaired kidney function, the need for dialysis, or death from kidney disease. Coca said many researchers have…
…95 percent of kidney UGT metabolism, which helps clear toxins and certain drugs from the body. Kidney Risks Linked to CBD and Cannabis Use “If you have a kidney disease…
…have no impact on suPAR,” he said. suPAR Linking Kidney and Cardiovascular Disease The study dovetails findings that suPAR is known to be a pathogenic factor that causes kidney disease,…
The intake of more plant proteins is linked to a lowered risk of developing chronic kidney disease, according to a comprehensive study using UK Biobank Study data. Higher Plant Protein…
Research shows space flight causes significant kidney changes, increasing risks for long-duration missions like Mars trips. Credit: SciTechDaily.com A new study highlights how space flight alters kidney function, showing structural…
…every 2–3 hours. A scan revealed no signs of kidney stones, but it did show a swollen right kidney and ureter—the tube that carries urine away from the kidneys. It…
A new survey from the American Heart Association reveals that most U.S. adults are unaware of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, a widespread condition that links heart, kidney, and metabolic health. Credit:…
…methionine supplementation might one day help treat inflammatory conditions. It could also prove useful for patients with kidney disease or kidney failure and for people receiving dialysis. Katia Troha (left),…
…Researchers are investigating the hypothesis that even mild infections might leave another lasting problem, kidney disease. The scientists published their findings in the journal PLoS ONE. It could be a…
Without an inbuilt GPS, cells lose their orientation. Whereas normal kidney cells (left) are arranged next to each other, kidney cells lacking plexin B2 receptors divide inwardly, end up lying…
The camel’s well-developed kidney allows it to endure weeks without water by producing highly concentrated urine, preventing water wastage. Lower kidney cholesterol helps camels conserve water, revealing new insights into…
Study links metabolic syndrome to poor health outcomes in adults with kidney disease. Credit: JIM In adults with chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome was linked to a sharply higher risk…
…of age, and individuals aged 80 and above. World’s largest study of the impact of temperature changes and kidney disease reveals that 7.4 percent of all hospitalizations for renal disease…
…be screened for obesity and kidney disease regularly. People with type 1 diabetes should be screened regularly for obesity and chronic kidney disease, according to a study published in the…
…kidney damage and the formation of kidney stones. This resulted in a surge of infant fatalities during the 1930s and 1940s, as a result of fortifying foods such as milk,…
Researchers have discovered that the venom of the Chinese red-headed centipede contains alkaloids that may reduce inflammation and renal fibrosis, which are key contributors to kidney disease. Although a venomous,…