Researchers uncover how blood pressure drugs harm kidneys

by Mike Mather,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCommonly prescribed drugs used to treat high blood pressure have been shown to, over time, wreck the kidneys' ability t

Updated on: November 29,2024

Researchers uncover how blood pressure drugs harm kidneys

by Mike Mather,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCommonly prescribed drugs used to treat high blood pressure have been shown to, over time, wreck the kidneys' ability t

Updated on:November 29,2024

Multicomponent intervention aids quality of life with overactive bladder

by Lori SolomonA multicomponent intervention improves health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for women with moderate-to-severe overactive bladder, according to a study published online March 13 in&nbs

Updated on: March 27,2024

Multicomponent intervention aids quality of life with overactive bladder

by Lori SolomonA multicomponent intervention improves health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for women with moderate-to-severe overactive bladder, according to a study published online March 13 in&nbs

Updated on:March 27,2024

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

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

Pharmacist-Led Mobile Applications in Chronic Kidney Disease: Enhancing Medication Adherence and Clinical Outcomes

Updated on: June 28,2025

Pharmacist-Led Mobile Applications in Chronic Kidney Disease: Enhancing Medication Adherence and Clinical Outcomes

Updated on:June 28,2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Palliative care is underused for patients with malignant urinary obstruction, say researchers

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLess than half of patients with malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO)—a serious complication of advanced cancer, with a poor prognosis—rece

Updated on: December 26,2023

Palliative care is underused for patients with malignant urinary obstruction, say researchers

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLess than half of patients with malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO)—a serious complication of advanced cancer, with a poor prognosis—rece

Updated on:December 26,2023

West Africans have a high risk of kidney disease. New study confirms genetic cause

by Samuel Ajayi and Yemi R. Raji,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKidney disease, leading to kidney failure, afflicts disproportionately more black people than white people. Thu

Updated on: February 19,2025

West Africans have a high risk of kidney disease. New study confirms genetic cause

by Samuel Ajayi and Yemi R. Raji,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKidney disease, leading to kidney failure, afflicts disproportionately more black people than white people. Thu

Updated on:February 19,2025

'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

'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

Having more chronic conditions may increase older adults' risk of declining kidney function

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults with multiple chronic conditions may face a high risk of kidney function decline, according to new research published in theJournal of

Updated on: February 01,2025

Having more chronic conditions may increase older adults' risk of declining kidney function

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults with multiple chronic conditions may face a high risk of kidney function decline, according to new research published in theJournal of

Updated on:February 01,2025