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Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

by Cornell UniversityA low magnification image of a germ cell tumor, called a teratocarcinoma, from a new mouse model developed to study testicular cancer. A cluster of cancer stem cells, termed

Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

by Cornell UniversityA low magnification image of a germ cell tumor, called a teratocarcinoma, from a new mouse model developed to study testicular cancer. A cluster of cancer stem cells, termed
Trial assesses antibody therapy for chronic active antibody-mediated kidney transplant rejection

Trial assesses antibody therapy for chronic active antibody-mediated kidney transplant rejection

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic active antibody-mediated rejection (caAMR) is a common cause of allograft loss after transplantation, with no approved th

Trial assesses antibody therapy for chronic active antibody-mediated kidney transplant rejection

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic active antibody-mediated rejection (caAMR) is a common cause of allograft loss after transplantation, with no approved th
Weight-adjusted waist index positively tied to overactive bladder

Weight-adjusted waist index positively tied to overactive bladder

by Lori SolomonThe weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) may be able to predict future incidence of overactive bladder (OAB) in adults, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 3 inFron

Weight-adjusted waist index positively tied to overactive bladder

by Lori SolomonThe weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) may be able to predict future incidence of overactive bladder (OAB) in adults, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 3 inFron
New noninvasive technique provides effective treatment for urinary stones

New noninvasive technique provides effective treatment for urinary stones

byWolters Kluwer HealthBreak Wave device. A, The imaging probe (left) and therapy probe (right). B, The imaging probe clicks into the center of therapy probe for treatment. C, The therapy probe

New noninvasive technique provides effective treatment for urinary stones

byWolters Kluwer HealthBreak Wave device. A, The imaging probe (left) and therapy probe (right). B, The imaging probe clicks into the center of therapy probe for treatment. C, The therapy probe
How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

by The Ohio State UniversityFigure 1. NZM2410 colonized with SFB exhibit intensified kidney disease with elevated immune-complex deposition. 10-week old mice were oral gavaged with fecal matter f

How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

by The Ohio State UniversityFigure 1. NZM2410 colonized with SFB exhibit intensified kidney disease with elevated immune-complex deposition. 10-week old mice were oral gavaged with fecal matter f
COVID-19 linked to increased risk of acute kidney disorders: Study reveals time-varying effects

COVID-19 linked to increased risk of acute kidney disorders: Study reveals time-varying effects

by Health Data ScienceA) The cumulative incidence of acute kidney disorder in exposed (black) and unexposed (gray) participants during 28-day follow-up. B) Hazard function smoothed with B spline depic

COVID-19 linked to increased risk of acute kidney disorders: Study reveals time-varying effects

by Health Data ScienceA) The cumulative incidence of acute kidney disorder in exposed (black) and unexposed (gray) participants during 28-day follow-up. B) Hazard function smoothed with B spline depic
West Africans have a high risk of kidney disease. New study confirms genetic cause

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

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
AI model predicts patients at most risk of complication during treatment for advanced kidney failure

AI model predicts patients at most risk of complication during treatment for advanced kidney failure

byUniversity of PortsmouthFeature/variable importance in IDH prediction using (a) Extra tree classifier and (b) correlation matrix with heat map. Credit:Journal of Kidney Care(2024).

AI model predicts patients at most risk of complication during treatment for advanced kidney failure

byUniversity of PortsmouthFeature/variable importance in IDH prediction using (a) Extra tree classifier and (b) correlation matrix with heat map. Credit:Journal of Kidney Care(2024).
Heat waves and an aging population increase the risk of severe electrolyte imbalances

Heat waves and an aging population increase the risk of severe electrolyte imbalances

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that global warming, combined with an aging population, could lead to a significant increase

Heat waves and an aging population increase the risk of severe electrolyte imbalances

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that global warming, combined with an aging population, could lead to a significant increase
Urine test offers simpler diagnosis for mitochondrial disorders, study finds

Urine test offers simpler diagnosis for mitochondrial disorders, study finds

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaComparison of phenotypes, biochemical features, muscle histopathology, electron transport chain activities, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological studies between

Urine test offers simpler diagnosis for mitochondrial disorders, study finds

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaComparison of phenotypes, biochemical features, muscle histopathology, electron transport chain activities, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological studies between
Study finds fewer hospital visits for kidney patients through appropriate care

Study finds fewer hospital visits for kidney patients through appropriate care

by K. W. Wesselink-Schram,University of TwenteCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn collaboration with Isala Zwolle, researchers from the TechMed Center of the University of Twente developed a smart syste

Study finds fewer hospital visits for kidney patients through appropriate care

by K. W. Wesselink-Schram,University of TwenteCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn collaboration with Isala Zwolle, researchers from the TechMed Center of the University of Twente developed a smart syste