Highlights: Pig kidneys modified with CRISPR offer a solution to the organ shortage crisis Challenges include immune rejection and the risk of new infections While promisi...
Highlights: Younger generations are increasingly at risk of kidney stones due to poor lifestyle habits Simple lifestyle changes like drinking water and watching your diet can m...
Highlights: Regular physical activity over an hour for 4 years is associated with a 33% lower risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in overweight and obese diabetics Exercise reduces ...
Highlights: An excessive amount of salt consumed daily may cause chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition of kidney dysfunction leading to kidney failure The sodium component of the...
Highlights: Kidney stone disease is associated with alterations in the human microbiome in multiple parts of the body The disintegration of the healthy and beneficial network of the ...
Highlights: Polyuria-polydipsia syndrome, linked to fluid habits or hormone deficiency, requires accurate diagnosis Intense salt infusion test and arginine infusion test provi...
Highlights: MIT researchers develop a wearable ultrasound patch for non-invasive imaging of internal organs, starting with the bladder The patch's flexibility allows for imagi...
Highlights: Surgeons at NYU Langone Health have successfully transplanted a genetically engineered pig kidney into a deceased individual It demonstrated sustained functionality for 3...
Highlights: Minimal invasive surgery targets and removes the tumor while preserving healthy kidney tissue, reducing the risk of complications and maintaining kidney function W...
Highlights: Genetic study identifies novel genes associated with IgA nephropathy and highlights the involvement of IgA antibodies in the disease Potential therapeutic targets ...
Highlights: Kidney stones are a commonly occurring problem and are made up of millions of tiny crystals A recent case shows that untreated kidney stones can cause cancer This is d...
Highlights: Home dialysis (home hemodialysis [HD] and peritoneal dialysis [PD]) leads to improved patient autonomy, satisfaction, clinical results, and quality of life Low upt...
Highlights: Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms can analyze patient data and patterns of bacterial resistance to guide antibiotic choice in recurrent UTIs AI technology co...
Highlights: Cooking ground meat can lead to E. coli infections Foodborne zoonotic E. coli strains have been related to urinary tract infections, with studies estimating that i...
Highlights: World Kidney Day is a global campaign that raises awareness about the impact of kidney disease On this day, various medical campaigns are conducted to screen for all typ...
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