Immunotherapy resistance in kidney cancer driven by myeloid cell signaling
Immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors is standard first-line treatment for advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), but not every patient responds.
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First clinical trial of pig kidney transplants gets underway
The first clinical trial is getting underway to see if transplanting pig kidneys into people might really save lives.
Nov 3, 2025
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More reproductive care encouraged for those with chronic kidney disease
A study from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine calls for more extensive nephrology fellowship training on reproductive health and the development of national guidelines on contraceptive counseling when treating ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Radiofrequency renal denervation lowers blood pressure in chronic kidney disease stage 3a, b
Radiofrequency renal denervation (RDN) yields a clinically meaningful and durable reduction in blood pressure (BP), including among those with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published ...
Nov 1, 2025
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Human kidney organoids successfully integrated into pig kidneys in transplant study
A research team led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and collaborating with the Biomedical Research Institute of A Coruña (INIBIC), as well as other international research groups, has developed pioneering ...
Oct 31, 2025
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Researcher tackles 'super kidney' challenge in critically ill patients
A U of A researcher is leading a study that could help save the lives of people in intensive care whose kidneys work too well, flushing out critical medications before they can do their job.
Oct 29, 2025
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Exploring kidney health in older adults through the lens of multimorbidity
A new doctoral thesis recently published by Giorgi Beridze at Karolinska Institutet sheds light on the relationship between multimorbidity and kidney health in older adults. The research explores how kidney function is ascertained ...
Oct 28, 2025
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New Hampshire man resumes dialysis after record 271 days living with a pig kidney
A New Hampshire man is resuming dialysis after living with a gene-edited pig kidney for a record 271 days, doctors said Monday. His experience is helping researchers in their quest for animal-to-human transplants.
Oct 27, 2025
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Harnessing social connections to support dialysis care
A dialysis clinic is rarely quiet. In open, fluorescent-lit rooms, patients sit side by side, connected to humming, rhythmic machines that fill the silence between them. For those living with end-stage kidney disease, these ...
Oct 24, 2025
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Dual-function molecule could unlock smarter treatments for kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste from the blood. It is a common health concern that affects an estimated 8–16% of the global population, ...
Oct 23, 2025
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