Diabetes
Diabetic kidney damage may start earlier than thought
(HealthDay)—Kidney damage from diabetes may begin much sooner than previously thought, according to a new study.
Dec 30, 2015
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Chronic Kidney Disease
Health
Healthy diets are good for the kidneys
A healthy diet may help protect the kidneys, according to two studies that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 November 11¬-16 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.
Nov 16, 2014
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Genetics
For patients with kidney disease, genetic testing may soon be routine
A new study has found that genes cause about 1 in 10 cases of chronic kidney disease in adults, and identifying the responsible gene has a direct impact on treatment for most of these patients.
Dec 26, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
First COVID-19 autopsy series reveals new cardiopulmonary findings
LSU Health New Orleans pathologists performed the first series of autopsies on African Americans who died from COVID-19 in New Orleans, and their findings provide new and critical information to guide patient management. ...
May 27, 2020
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Medical research
Research in human kidney organoids reveals target to prevent irreversible kidney damage
To a certain extent, kidneys have the capacity to repair themselves after being injured, but a switch can occur from such intrinsic repair to incomplete repair that leads to irreversible damage and chronic kidney disease ...
Apr 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Overeating during the holidays is bad for your kidneys
Given all of the delicious foods that are served during holiday meals, many people find it hard to resist eating more than they usually would. But what you may not think about is what all of that extra food is doing to your ...
Nov 16, 2017
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Medical research
Combining stem-cell therapy with anti-scarring agent may heal injured kidneys
Researchers have made a discovery that could see patients with kidney disease no longer having to resort to dialysis or kidney transplants.
Mar 16, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Diets higher in calcium and potassium may help prevent recurrent symptomatic kidney stones, study finds
Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If you've experienced a kidney stone once, you have a 30% chance of having another ...
Aug 1, 2022
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Vaccination
Study: COVID vaccine effectiveness declines after 6 months without boosters
A study released in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine by Providence, one of the largest health systems in the United States, confirms the overall effectiveness of vaccines in preventing severe infection resulting in hospitalization ...
Feb 26, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Kidney failure risk equation bests eGFR for predicting ESKD
(HealthDay)—The four-variable Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) better predicts the two-year risk for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) than estimated glomerular filtration (eGFR) alone, according to a study published online ...
Jan 13, 2022
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