New sex-specific genetic variants for chronic kidney disease identified

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversitySNP-by-Sex interaction analysis. We tested all identified 23 index variants for interaction with sex. Comparisons of effect sizes (β coefficient of additive genet

Updated on: April 18,2024

New sex-specific genetic variants for chronic kidney disease identified

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversitySNP-by-Sex interaction analysis. We tested all identified 23 index variants for interaction with sex. Comparisons of effect sizes (β coefficient of additive genet

Updated on:April 18,2024

Prostatic artery embolization offers lasting benefit for benign prostatic hyperplasia: Study

by Elana GotkineFor men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is safe and effective over 24 months of follow-up, according to a studypublishedonline

Updated on: November 14,2024

Prostatic artery embolization offers lasting benefit for benign prostatic hyperplasia: Study

by Elana GotkineFor men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is safe and effective over 24 months of follow-up, according to a studypublishedonline

Updated on:November 14,2024

Blood mutations increase risk for acute kidney injury, says study

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterTet2-deficient macrophages are hyperinflammatory in early ischemic kidney injury. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02854-6A

Updated on: March 20,2024

Blood mutations increase risk for acute kidney injury, says study

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterTet2-deficient macrophages are hyperinflammatory in early ischemic kidney injury. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02854-6A

Updated on:March 20,2024

Six ways to keep your kidneys healthy

Updated on: May 27,2025

Six ways to keep your kidneys healthy

Updated on:May 27,2025

Scientists identify brain cell type as master controller of urination

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifePMCESR1+cells tightly correlate with successful voiding. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.103224.1Researchers have identified a su

Updated on: December 19,2024

Scientists identify brain cell type as master controller of urination

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifePMCESR1+cells tightly correlate with successful voiding. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.103224.1Researchers have identified a su

Updated on:December 19,2024

Chronic kidney disease: Challenges in medication safety

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Diana ✨ from PexelsOne in ten adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition characterized by progressive loss of kidney function. Altered kidney fun

Updated on: December 18,2024

Chronic kidney disease: Challenges in medication safety

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Diana ✨ from PexelsOne in ten adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition characterized by progressive loss of kidney function. Altered kidney fun

Updated on:December 18,2024

Study shows diabetes drug Ozempic also has positive effect in chronic kidney disease

by Universitair Medisch Centrum GroningenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, has a positive effect on patients with chronic kidney disease and obesit

Updated on: November 07,2024

Study shows diabetes drug Ozempic also has positive effect in chronic kidney disease

by Universitair Medisch Centrum GroningenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, has a positive effect on patients with chronic kidney disease and obesit

Updated on:November 07,2024

Tragic Outcome: Second Patient with Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Dies

Updated on: July 11,2024

Tragic Outcome: Second Patient with Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Dies

Updated on:July 11,2024

Effect of Delayed Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Acute Kidney Injury and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Updated on: December 05,2024

Effect of Delayed Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Acute Kidney Injury and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Updated on:December 05,2024

RNA study shows urine tests may detect early diseases, allowing some to avoid invasive biopsies

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at ArlingtonCell types of origin across the urine sediment and cell-free transcriptomes. Credit:Clinical Chemistry(2024). DOI: 10.1093/c

Updated on: November 14,2024

RNA study shows urine tests may detect early diseases, allowing some to avoid invasive biopsies

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at ArlingtonCell types of origin across the urine sediment and cell-free transcriptomes. Credit:Clinical Chemistry(2024). DOI: 10.1093/c

Updated on:November 14,2024

Urine test offers simpler diagnosis for mitochondrial disorders, study finds

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaComparison of phenotypes, biochemical features, muscle histopathology, electron transport chain activities, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological studies between

Updated on: February 18,2025

Urine test offers simpler diagnosis for mitochondrial disorders, study finds

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaComparison of phenotypes, biochemical features, muscle histopathology, electron transport chain activities, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological studies between

Updated on:February 18,2025

A new biomarker helps detect kidney fibrosis in transplant patients without invasive procedures

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the levels of vitronectin in urine could improve the detection of kidney fibrosis, according to scientists from th

Updated on: December 22,2024

A new biomarker helps detect kidney fibrosis in transplant patients without invasive procedures

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the levels of vitronectin in urine could improve the detection of kidney fibrosis, according to scientists from th

Updated on:December 22,2024