The latest findings from the PROTECT phase III trial show sparsentan—a novel treatment for IgA nephropathy—significantly reduces proteinuria, or abnormal protein levels in the urine, compared to standard treatment irbesartan.
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In a world first, scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School, the National Heart Center Singapore (NHCS) and colleagues in Germany have shown that regenerative therapy to restore impaired kidney function may soon be a possibility.
Feb 2, 2023
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Researchers at the University of Toronto and University of Padova have found that the association between heavy coffee consumption and kidney dysfunction hinges on a common genetic variation.
Feb 2, 2023
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A study of kidney organoids in a novel lab environment might have downstream implications for the treatment of polycystic kidney disease (PKD), an incurable condition that affects more than 12 million people worldwide.
Jan 5, 2023
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A serious condition that can cause the kidneys to suddenly stop working could be treated with existing medicines, a new study shows.
Dec 14, 2022
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A new study has shown that restoring the balance of a protein in blood may be a promising treatment option for systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus, an incurable autoimmune disease.
Dec 14, 2022
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Early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is key to managing progression of the disease. A new technique analyzing urine extracellular vesicles (uEVs)—cell-derived nanoscale spherical structures involved in multiple ...
Nov 8, 2022
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Hypertension, a sustained blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg, is among the leading causes of heart disease, disability, and premature mortality globally. The level to which blood pressure should be lowered to ameliorate ...
Oct 27, 2022
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication associated with various diseases and particularly affects patients on intensive care units. However, the mechanisms underlying AKI are incompletely understood. Just recently, ...
Oct 5, 2022
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If you have ever had your blood drawn, whether to check your cholesterol, kidney function, hormone levels, blood sugar, or as part of a general checkup, you might have wondered why there is not an easier, less painful way.
Aug 16, 2022
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