Human kidneys have been partially grown in pigs for the first time

Early kidney structures made of mostly human cells have been grown in pig embryos for up to 28 days as part of efforts to grow human organs in other animals for transplantsByAlice Klein7 Septemb

Updated on: October 11,2023 267

Human kidneys have been partially grown in pigs for the first time

Early kidney structures made of mostly human cells have been grown in pig embryos for up to 28 days as part of efforts to grow human organs in other animals for transplantsByAlice Klein7 Septemb

Updated on:October 11,2023 267

In a First, Scientists Grow Human Kidneys Inside Pigs

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For the first time ever, a solid humanized organ has been grown from scratch in an animal — a first step in a process t

Updated on: October 12,2023 204

In a First, Scientists Grow Human Kidneys Inside Pigs

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For the first time ever, a solid humanized organ has been grown from scratch in an animal — a first step in a process t

Updated on:October 12,2023 204

Monkey survives for two years with genetically engineered pig kidney

by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpressa, The porcine donor kidney, 3KO.7TG.RI, was engineered to eliminate three glycan antigens (3KO), overexpress seven human transgenes (PL15S) and inactivate PERV elements (

Updated on: October 14,2023 236

Monkey survives for two years with genetically engineered pig kidney

by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpressa, The porcine donor kidney, 3KO.7TG.RI, was engineered to eliminate three glycan antigens (3KO), overexpress seven human transgenes (PL15S) and inactivate PERV elements (

Updated on:October 14,2023 236

Japanese squirrels develop human hereditary diseases with ageing

Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, led by Dr Tomoaki Murakami, have uncovered a previously undocumented disease, fibrinogen Aα-chain amyloidosis, highly prevalent in Japane

Updated on: November 21,2023 19

Japanese squirrels develop human hereditary diseases with ageing

Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, led by Dr Tomoaki Murakami, have uncovered a previously undocumented disease, fibrinogen Aα-chain amyloidosis, highly prevalent in Japane

Updated on:November 21,2023 19

High-volume surgeons no better at reducing postoperative incontinence

byUniversity of GothenburgBar plot of urinary incontinence one year after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy for individual surgeon according to the primary definition of urinary leakage. Inco

Updated on: December 20,2023 10

High-volume surgeons no better at reducing postoperative incontinence

byUniversity of GothenburgBar plot of urinary incontinence one year after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy for individual surgeon according to the primary definition of urinary leakage. Inco

Updated on:December 20,2023 10

Individualized physical therapy reduces incontinence, pain in men after prostate surgery

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterDr. Kelly Scott. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterFor decades, therapy to strengthen pelvic muscles has been the standard treatment for men dealing with urin

Updated on: December 20,2023 12

Individualized physical therapy reduces incontinence, pain in men after prostate surgery

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterDr. Kelly Scott. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterFor decades, therapy to strengthen pelvic muscles has been the standard treatment for men dealing with urin

Updated on:December 20,2023 12

Deliberately damaging DNA could boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy in kidney cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCancer cell being attacked by two immune cells. Credit: NIH Image Gallery, CC BY 2.0DNA damage is one of the foundational causes of cancer. But researchers have now

Updated on: December 22,2023 9

Deliberately damaging DNA could boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy in kidney cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCancer cell being attacked by two immune cells. Credit: NIH Image Gallery, CC BY 2.0DNA damage is one of the foundational causes of cancer. But researchers have now

Updated on:December 22,2023 9

High Creatinine Levels: What Do the Results Mean?

ByColleen Doherty, MDUpdated on December 17, 2023Medically reviewed bySteffini Stalos, DOCreatinineis a natural waste product that accumulates in the bloodstream after a

Updated on: December 24,2023 21

High Creatinine Levels: What Do the Results Mean?

ByColleen Doherty, MDUpdated on December 17, 2023Medically reviewed bySteffini Stalos, DOCreatinineis a natural waste product that accumulates in the bloodstream after a

Updated on:December 24,2023 21

Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease

ByCory MartinUpdated on September 19, 2023Medically reviewed byMatthew Wosnitzer, MDChronic kidney disease(CKD) occurs when there is damage to the kidneys and they no lon

Updated on: December 24,2023 12

Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease

ByCory MartinUpdated on September 19, 2023Medically reviewed byMatthew Wosnitzer, MDChronic kidney disease(CKD) occurs when there is damage to the kidneys and they no lon

Updated on:December 24,2023 12

What Are Creatinine Tests?

What to expect when undergoing the testsByDebra Manzella, RNUpdated on July 28, 2023Medically reviewed byJamin Brahmbhatt, MDFact checked byShereen JegtvigCreatinin

Updated on: December 24,2023 15

What Are Creatinine Tests?

What to expect when undergoing the testsByDebra Manzella, RNUpdated on July 28, 2023Medically reviewed byJamin Brahmbhatt, MDFact checked byShereen JegtvigCreatinin

Updated on:December 24,2023 15

What Is Kidney Disease?

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on March 17, 2023Medically reviewed byJosephine Hessert, DOKidney disease refers to any condition that damages thekidneys,

Updated on: December 24,2023 8

What Is Kidney Disease?

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on March 17, 2023Medically reviewed byJosephine Hessert, DOKidney disease refers to any condition that damages thekidneys,

Updated on:December 24,2023 8

Kidney Failure

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDUpdated on September 21, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Hampton, MDKidney failure, also known asrenal failure, is a medical condition

Updated on: December 24,2023 31

Kidney Failure

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDUpdated on September 21, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Hampton, MDKidney failure, also known asrenal failure, is a medical condition

Updated on:December 24,2023 31