Genetic map identifies 1,000 potential kidney disease treatment targets

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaKidney Disease Genetic Scorecard uncovers the genetic architecture of kidney function and putative target genes. Credit:Scien

Updated on: February 20,2025

Genetic map identifies 1,000 potential kidney disease treatment targets

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaKidney Disease Genetic Scorecard uncovers the genetic architecture of kidney function and putative target genes. Credit:Scien

Updated on:February 20,2025

Genetic analysis sheds light on the role of IFT140 in polycystic kidney disease

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThrough a comprehensive genetic analysis of patients with PKD but no family history of the disease, researchers found that a mutation in theIFT140&nbsp

Updated on: September 14,2024

Genetic analysis sheds light on the role of IFT140 in polycystic kidney disease

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThrough a comprehensive genetic analysis of patients with PKD but no family history of the disease, researchers found that a mutation in theIFT140&nbsp

Updated on:September 14,2024

No improvement noted in Black-white kidney transplant rate ratios

by Elana GotkineFor patients with kidney failure, there appears to be no substantial improvement over time in the observed or adjusted Black-white mean living donor kidney transplant (LDKT) rate ratio

Updated on: December 26,2023

No improvement noted in Black-white kidney transplant rate ratios

by Elana GotkineFor patients with kidney failure, there appears to be no substantial improvement over time in the observed or adjusted Black-white mean living donor kidney transplant (LDKT) rate ratio

Updated on:December 26,2023

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

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

Developing more advanced renal organoids to model polycystic kidney disease

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113431A team of CiRA researchers, building upon their previous work on differentiating iPS cells into kidney o

Updated on: January 02,2024

Developing more advanced renal organoids to model polycystic kidney disease

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113431A team of CiRA researchers, building upon their previous work on differentiating iPS cells into kidney o

Updated on:January 02,2024

Artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages tied to new chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonHigher intakes of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are positively associated with developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a stu

Updated on: February 02,2025

Artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages tied to new chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonHigher intakes of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are positively associated with developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a stu

Updated on:February 02,2025

Kidney dysfunction linked to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

by Elana GotkineMild and moderate kidney dysfunction are associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study publish

Updated on: December 28,2023

Kidney dysfunction linked to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

by Elana GotkineMild and moderate kidney dysfunction are associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study publish

Updated on:December 28,2023

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

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

Scientists discover potential treatment approaches for polycystic kidney disease

by National Institutes of HealthCredit:Cell Stem Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2024.03.005Researchers have shown that dangerous cysts, which form over time in polycystic kidney dise

Updated on: April 06,2024

Scientists discover potential treatment approaches for polycystic kidney disease

by National Institutes of HealthCredit:Cell Stem Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2024.03.005Researchers have shown that dangerous cysts, which form over time in polycystic kidney dise

Updated on:April 06,2024

Using mathematics to enhance kidney exchange programs

byEindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Eindhoven University of TechnologyDanny Blom researched advanced models and their impact on the practice of kidney exchange.Imagine that you are patie

Updated on: December 26,2023

Using mathematics to enhance kidney exchange programs

byEindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Eindhoven University of TechnologyDanny Blom researched advanced models and their impact on the practice of kidney exchange.Imagine that you are patie

Updated on:December 26,2023

ATP dynamics of specialized cells yield new insights into acute kidney injury

byKyoto UniversityPathological changes in podocytes and albuminuria after ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI). Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54222-0Acute

Updated on: December 23,2024

ATP dynamics of specialized cells yield new insights into acute kidney injury

byKyoto UniversityPathological changes in podocytes and albuminuria after ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI). Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54222-0Acute

Updated on:December 23,2024

Surface protein study highlights a potential link between dental caries and renal lesions

byOkayama UniversityResearchers from Okayama University, Japan, uncover novel pathogenic role of a surface collagen-binding protein "Cnm," onStreptococcus mutans,a dental c

Updated on: December 23,2024

Surface protein study highlights a potential link between dental caries and renal lesions

byOkayama UniversityResearchers from Okayama University, Japan, uncover novel pathogenic role of a surface collagen-binding protein "Cnm," onStreptococcus mutans,a dental c

Updated on:December 23,2024