Developing more advanced renal organoids to model polycystic kidney disease

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113431A team of CiRA researchers, building upon their previous work on differentiating iPS cells into kidney o

Updated on: January 02,2024 16

Developing more advanced renal organoids to model polycystic kidney disease

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113431A team of CiRA researchers, building upon their previous work on differentiating iPS cells into kidney o

Updated on:January 02,2024 16

Genetic analysis sheds light on the role of IFT140 in polycystic kidney disease

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThrough a comprehensive genetic analysis of patients with PKD but no family history of the disease, researchers found that a mutation in theIFT140&nbsp

Updated on: September 14,2024 0

Genetic analysis sheds light on the role of IFT140 in polycystic kidney disease

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThrough a comprehensive genetic analysis of patients with PKD but no family history of the disease, researchers found that a mutation in theIFT140&nbsp

Updated on:September 14,2024 0

Using mathematics to enhance kidney exchange programs

byEindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Eindhoven University of TechnologyDanny Blom researched advanced models and their impact on the practice of kidney exchange.Imagine that you are patie

Updated on: December 26,2023 13

Using mathematics to enhance kidney exchange programs

byEindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Eindhoven University of TechnologyDanny Blom researched advanced models and their impact on the practice of kidney exchange.Imagine that you are patie

Updated on:December 26,2023 13

Research team reports on safe use of HIV and hepatitis C co-infected donor kidneys for transplant

by Jeff Kelley,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center organ transplant specialists, the work is not only about performing life

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Research team reports on safe use of HIV and hepatitis C co-infected donor kidneys for transplant

by Jeff Kelley,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center organ transplant specialists, the work is not only about performing life

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

Advanced imaging may help in clinical treatment of prostate cancer

byEuropean Association of UrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn advanced imaging method is showing promise as a way to improve the diagnosis of prostate cancer by giving clinicians a cleare

Updated on: January 10,2024 9

Advanced imaging may help in clinical treatment of prostate cancer

byEuropean Association of UrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn advanced imaging method is showing promise as a way to improve the diagnosis of prostate cancer by giving clinicians a cleare

Updated on:January 10,2024 9

Comparable results seen for HoLEP with, without preservation of urethral mucosa in BPH

by Elana GotkineFor patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) with preservation of the urethral mucosa from bladder neck to the tip of the pro

Updated on: December 23,2024 0

Comparable results seen for HoLEP with, without preservation of urethral mucosa in BPH

by Elana GotkineFor patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) with preservation of the urethral mucosa from bladder neck to the tip of the pro

Updated on:December 23,2024 0

Kidney dysfunction linked to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

by Elana GotkineMild and moderate kidney dysfunction are associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study publish

Updated on: December 28,2023 15

Kidney dysfunction linked to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

by Elana GotkineMild and moderate kidney dysfunction are associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study publish

Updated on:December 28,2023 15

Neonatal kidney transplantation offers new hope in the organ shortage crisis, study shows

by European Society for Organ TransplantationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research, presented at theEuropean Society for Organ Transplantation(ESOT) Congress 2023, demonstrates tha

Updated on: April 03,2024 19

Neonatal kidney transplantation offers new hope in the organ shortage crisis, study shows

by European Society for Organ TransplantationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research, presented at theEuropean Society for Organ Transplantation(ESOT) Congress 2023, demonstrates tha

Updated on:April 03,2024 19

Membrane raft redox signaling contributes to visfatin-induced inflammation and kidney damage: Study

by Impact Journals LLCEffects of Visfatin on podocyte injury. Credit: 2023 Koka et al.A new research paper was published inAging, titled, "Contribution of membrane raft redox signaling to v

Updated on: January 28,2024 17

Membrane raft redox signaling contributes to visfatin-induced inflammation and kidney damage: Study

by Impact Journals LLCEffects of Visfatin on podocyte injury. Credit: 2023 Koka et al.A new research paper was published inAging, titled, "Contribution of membrane raft redox signaling to v

Updated on:January 28,2024 17

'Missing self' contributes to organ rejection after transplantation

by American Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImmune cells called natural killer cells contribute to organ rejection after transplantation because they miss "self" p

Updated on: April 01,2024 19

'Missing self' contributes to organ rejection after transplantation

by American Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImmune cells called natural killer cells contribute to organ rejection after transplantation because they miss "self" p

Updated on:April 01,2024 19

Semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are maintained in people with impaired kidney function, research finds

Semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are maintained in people with impaired kidney function, research findsbyDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe anti-obesity medication semaglu

Updated on: September 25,2024 0

Semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are maintained in people with impaired kidney function, research finds

Semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are maintained in people with impaired kidney function, research findsbyDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe anti-obesity medication semaglu

Updated on:September 25,2024 0

Cholinesterase inhibitors found to help Alzheimer's patients preserve kidney function

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical abstract. Credit:Kidney International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2022.09.022Researchers from the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Societ

Updated on: May 28,2024 7

Cholinesterase inhibitors found to help Alzheimer's patients preserve kidney function

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical abstract. Credit:Kidney International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2022.09.022Researchers from the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Societ

Updated on:May 28,2024 7