Opinion: Unlocking hope for people with kidney disease
For the first time, we have the tools to greatly reduce kidney disease. How can we make sure they get to those who need them?
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Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
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Kidney lesions associated with risk of heart disease in chronic kidney disease patients
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an independent risk factor for heart diseases, such as heart attacks, strokes or heart failure. A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass ...
Mar 8, 2023
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Could having an irregular heart rhythm affect a person's risk of developing dementia?
In a large study of diverse adults in California, individuals with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation, or an irregular heart rhythm, had a modestly elevated risk of developing dementia. The Journal of the American Heart ...
Mar 8, 2023
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MOXIE significantly reduces cardiovascular events in high-risk chronic disease patients
Researchers from the University of Calgary, the Interdisciplinary Chronic Disease Collaboration (ICDC), and social impact creative agency Emergence Creative are announcing dramatic results that demonstrate a significant improvement ...
Mar 6, 2023
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US-born hispanic people may be more vulnerable to chronic diseases than foreign-born counterparts
Hispanic people born in the United States may be at higher risk for multiple chronic diseases than their peers born in other countries, new research suggests.
Mar 3, 2023
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Ultrasound device that calms nerves in the kidney may offer new treatment option for hypertension
A device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys may be able to help some people get their blood pressure under control.
Feb 28, 2023
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Lower frequency of vegetable and fruit intake linked to higher risk of death regardless of chronic kidney disease status
A new study of Japanese patients with and without CKD found that a lower frequency of vegetable and fruit intake was associated with a higher risk of death regardless of CKD status. Baseline serum potassium levels stratified ...
Feb 27, 2023
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Enlarged heart tied to worse chronic kidney disease outcomes
The cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) has real-world prognostic value for chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online Feb. 7 in Communications Medicine.
Feb 22, 2023
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Finding the best models for liver and kidney disease
In two separate studies, researchers at EPFL have carried out extensive tests to develop the best mouse models for studying kidney and liver diseases. The findings provide crucial insights into both conditions, and are expected ...
Feb 21, 2023
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Study finds adults with developmental disabilities face disparities in kidney transplantation
Despite similar surgical outcomes, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are less likely to be evaluated for and receive a kidney transplant, according to a new study from The Ohio State University ...
Feb 15, 2023
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