New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to dysregulation of the gut microbiome, which is made up of bacteria and other microorganisms ...
Oct 17, 2024
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Vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune function and overall well-being. And it becomes even more crucial as we age.
Oct 12, 2024
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For patients undergoing nonemergent cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), use of an extracorporeal blood purification (EBP) device is associated with a lower rate of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI), according ...
Oct 11, 2024
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New research by Stony Brook Medicine nephrology specialists that centers on targeting key cellular signaling between two types of kidney cells, and inducing a certain gene within those processes, may help prevent or reduce ...
Oct 10, 2024
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Diabetic kidney disease, a complication of diabetes, is considered the leading cause of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure worldwide. It is associated with changes in the structure and function of the kidneys and ultimately ...
Oct 10, 2024
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Currently, kidney transplantation is the most effective treatment to ensure survival and improve the quality of life of patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease, and it is widely practiced in health care systems. However, ...
Sep 27, 2024
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A new study challenges a 2019 World Health Organization report that microplastics in drinking water are harmless after confirming their presence in kidney, urine and bladder cancer samples.
Sep 26, 2024
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Busy with work and other obligations, some people concentrate their moderate-to-vigorous exercise into one or two days of the week or weekend. A study led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital has found that ...
Sep 26, 2024
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A considerable proportion of U.S. adults has absolute and functional iron deficiency, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in JAMA Network Open.
Sep 25, 2024
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There is a J-shaped association between systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) levels and all-cause mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online Sept. 10 in Immunity, Inflammation ...
Sep 24, 2024
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