Medications
Low-dose lithium may slow kidney aging
Best known therapeutically as a treatment for bipolar disorder, lithium has long intrigued researchers with its potential age-defying properties.
Apr 11, 2022
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Diabetes
Treating diabetes without drugs? Novel non-pharmacologic treatments are on the horizon
A multi-institutional team including Yale School of Medicine (YSM) has demonstrated the ability to use ultrasound to stimulate specific neurometabolic pathways in the body to prevent or reverse the onset of type 2 diabetes ...
Apr 5, 2022
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Cardiology
Tricuspid valve repair system shows promising results at one-year follow-up
Patients with tricuspid regurgitation, a common and debilitating form of valvular heart disease, who received a novel investigational device intended to repair the defective valve experienced significant improvements in blood ...
Apr 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Inflammatory biomarkers indicate risk factors for worse health outcomes in COVID-19 patients with diabetes
More than 40% of hospitalized individuals with COVID-19 have diabetes. But why is having diabetes a major risk factor for a more serious COVID-19 illness? Researchers now are starting to put the puzzle together.
Apr 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New tool assesses patients' kidney disease-related knowledge
Many individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly those with early stages of the disease, those belonging to minority groups, and those whose primary language is not English, may not have adequate knowledge ...
Mar 24, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Researchers find link between fertility treatments and an increased risk of pregnancy complications
A team of researchers led by Dr. Pensée Wu, senior lecturer at Keele University's School of Medicine, have found that women who conceive with assisted reproductive technology such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) are at a ...
Mar 24, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Understanding diabetic kidney disease
March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn about diabetic kidney disease.
Mar 17, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Consumer health: Understanding kidney cancer
March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn about kidney cancer.
Mar 15, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Work, sex, swimming and fit bands: All safe for dialysis patients
On dialysis for kidney failure and assume swimming or sit ups are out of the question? Think again. New international guidelines have been released on the eve of Kidney Health Week showing how important it is for dialysis ...
Mar 7, 2022
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Medical research
New low-cost dialysis system can make medical grade water in the home, next step to clinical trials
Findings from preliminary tests of a new dialysis system have confirmed its ability to make sterile, medical grade water to provide an affordable, accessible home-based treatment option for patients with kidney failure.
Feb 28, 2022
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