Two separate findings by a University of Houston nationally recognized expert in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), a chronic autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs including the kidneys, skin, joints and ...
Jun 2, 2022
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Sodium glucose transport-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors, which reduce glucose reabsorption by the kidneys, can help control blood sugar levels and protect kidney health in patients with diabetic kidney disease; however, some large ...
May 26, 2022
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A simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, perhaps even years before symptoms appear, is an exciting possibility, but a new study shows that much more research is needed before these blood tests are routinely used ...
May 26, 2022
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It is generally agreed that a team of individuals with unique talents and skills offers the potential to achieve more than any person can achieve alone. The Frontier of Renal Outcome Modifications in Japan (FROM-J) study, ...
May 26, 2022
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A new study led by Penn LDI associate fellow Kevin Ahmaad Jenkins queried patients at a Veterans Administration (VA) renal clinic and found them angry, resentful, and stressed by their experiences with racism. The findings ...
May 25, 2022
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Atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque, can lead to heart disease, artery disease, and chronic kidney disease and is traditionally treated by inserting and inflating a balloon to expand the artery. Other treatments based on ...
May 24, 2022
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People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) require levels of acute care three to eight times higher than the general population for comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It is unclear how ...
May 24, 2022
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Culturally tailored lifestyle coaching can help Black adults with hypertension improve their blood pressure control, new Kaiser Permanente research shows. Improving blood pressure control is key to reducing risk for stroke, ...
May 18, 2022
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For patients hospitalized with COVID-19, persistent viral shedding occurs frequently and is associated with in-hospital delirium and increased six-month mortality, according to a study published online May 11 in GeroScience.
May 13, 2022
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Those with a normal body mass index (BMI) with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are more likely to have cardiovascular disease than those who are overweight or living with obesity, according to research selected ...
May 13, 2022
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