Scientists discover 'powerhouse' gene, opening doors to new treatments for kidney disease

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolDuke-NUS scientists show that the WWP2 gene plays a critical role in advancing tissue scarring in chronic kidney disease. The panels in the image demonstrate how the pre

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Scientists discover 'powerhouse' gene, opening doors to new treatments for kidney disease

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolDuke-NUS scientists show that the WWP2 gene plays a critical role in advancing tissue scarring in chronic kidney disease. The panels in the image demonstrate how the pre

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

New study pinpoints why some injured kidneys do not heal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kid

Updated on: March 25,2024 11

New study pinpoints why some injured kidneys do not heal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kid

Updated on:March 25,2024 11

New type of treatment could reawaken immune response against prostate cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchA single prostate cancer cell. Credit:Anne Weston, Francis Crick Institute, CC BY-NCTargeting a molecule on the surface of immune cells could offer an excitin

Updated on: March 25,2024 18

New type of treatment could reawaken immune response against prostate cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchA single prostate cancer cell. Credit:Anne Weston, Francis Crick Institute, CC BY-NCTargeting a molecule on the surface of immune cells could offer an excitin

Updated on:March 25,2024 18

Study: Any remission of diabetes from weight-loss trial associated with lower rates of heart and kidney disease

by DiabetologiaCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsWhile several trials have shown that substantial weight loss using diet and lifestyle can reverse type 2 diabetes, new research published in&nbsp

Updated on: March 24,2024 17

Study: Any remission of diabetes from weight-loss trial associated with lower rates of heart and kidney disease

by DiabetologiaCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsWhile several trials have shown that substantial weight loss using diet and lifestyle can reverse type 2 diabetes, new research published in&nbsp

Updated on:March 24,2024 17

Cefepime-taniborbactam superior to meropenem for complicated UTI

by Elana GotkineFor adults with complicated urinary tract infection (UTI), including acute pyelonephritis, cefepime-taniborbactam is superior to meropenem, according to a study published in the Feb. 1

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Cefepime-taniborbactam superior to meropenem for complicated UTI

by Elana GotkineFor adults with complicated urinary tract infection (UTI), including acute pyelonephritis, cefepime-taniborbactam is superior to meropenem, according to a study published in the Feb. 1

Updated on:March 22,2024 15

Point-of-care kidney disease testing via quantitative urinalysis with commercial reagent strips

by Flinders UniversityThe prototype device includes a plate holder with four white LEDs and four reference points, a calibration plate and a test plate with reference color blocks and a test pad

Updated on: March 20,2024 15

Point-of-care kidney disease testing via quantitative urinalysis with commercial reagent strips

by Flinders UniversityThe prototype device includes a plate holder with four white LEDs and four reference points, a calibration plate and a test plate with reference color blocks and a test pad

Updated on:March 20,2024 15

Treatments for rare diseases are needed to beat kidney failure, say researchers

by University College LondonCredit: David Long, Claire Walsh and Danyal Jafree/UCLFocusing on rare conditions could significantly reduce the burden of kidney disease on both patients and the NHS,

Updated on: March 20,2024 16

Treatments for rare diseases are needed to beat kidney failure, say researchers

by University College LondonCredit: David Long, Claire Walsh and Danyal Jafree/UCLFocusing on rare conditions could significantly reduce the burden of kidney disease on both patients and the NHS,

Updated on:March 20,2024 16

Noninvasive, smart-CKD diagnostic device for management of chronic kidney disease

by Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 10% of the global population, among which renal fibrosis is a progressive process that can

Updated on: March 20,2024 17

Noninvasive, smart-CKD diagnostic device for management of chronic kidney disease

by Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 10% of the global population, among which renal fibrosis is a progressive process that can

Updated on:March 20,2024 17

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 13

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

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New PET/CT technique accurately diagnoses adrenal gland disorder, informs personalized treatment plans

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingPerformance of68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT in PA patients with different adrenal micronodules. MIP = maximum-intensity projection; NFN = nonfunction

Updated on: March 07,2024 5

New PET/CT technique accurately diagnoses adrenal gland disorder, informs personalized treatment plans

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingPerformance of68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT in PA patients with different adrenal micronodules. MIP = maximum-intensity projection; NFN = nonfunction

Updated on:March 07,2024 5

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

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