Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Rare amino acid influences E. coli infection
Scientists have discovered how a rare amino-acid in humans influences the behavior of the E.coli bacterium.
Jan 12, 2015
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Medical research
Crucial pathway to fight gut infection discovered
The researchers found virulent E. coli bacteria blocked a pathway that would normally protect the gut from infection. These infections are particularly serious in young children and can result in diarrhoea and other complications ...
Sep 11, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study identifies therapy that may curb kidney deterioration in patients with rare disorder
A team led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health has overcome a major biological hurdle in an effort to find improved treatments for patients with a rare disease called methylmalonic acidemia (MMA). Using genetically ...
Jul 29, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Team studies role of white blood cells in kidney failure
Better targeted treatments for 20 per cent of renal failure patients are on the horizon following a key discovery about the role of white blood cells in kidney inflammation.
Dec 16, 2012
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Health
How to keep your kidneys healthy, and how to spot when things are going wrong
Healthy kidneys are vital to your well-being. As well as getting rid of waste from your body in your pee, they also have a role in controlling blood pressure, keeping your blood count high and keeping your bones healthy. ...
Apr 10, 2024
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Cardiology
Study suggests high blood pressure could begin in childhood
Children and teenagers living with overweight or obesity are more likely to have high blood pressure as adults (aged 50–64 years), suggesting the processes behind the condition could begin as early as childhood, suggests ...
Mar 31, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study highlights potential new approach for early intervention for diabetic patients at risk of kidney disease
In new results published in Diabetes, researchers at the University of Bristol have uncovered a mechanism by which a hormone can protect the blood vessels in the kidneys from the damage caused by diabetes. In doing so, the ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Medications
Study reveals insights into diabetic kidney disease and how anti-obesity drugs work
Data from Australian researchers could partly explain why a trial of a new drug for diabetes, was recently halted because it was found to be so effective. Importantly, the data also reveals how anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic, ...
Dec 8, 2023
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Cardiology
Is high urinary albumin linked to sub-clinical cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes?
Advances in non-invasive imaging have allowed clinicians to assess both the structure and function of coronary arteries. Investigators who recently used positron emission tomography and computed tomography imaging found that ...
Nov 3, 2023
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Health
Good news for coffee fans: A cup of joe seems to benefit kidney health
Fish for a healthy heart, alcohol-free for the liver, fiber-rich for healthy intestines and no smoking to keep our lungs clean. We include health considerations in our dietary choices. Our kidneys, however, are frequently ...
Oct 27, 2023
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