Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pivotal role found for IgG autoantibodies in IgA nephropathy
The most common form of the kidney disease called glomerulonephritis is IgA nephropathy.
Sep 24, 2019
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Genetics
Exploring genetic regulation of immunoglobulin A
Increased levels of the antibody immunoglobulin A (IgA) are correlated with the manifestation of several diseases as well as African ancestry, according to findings published in Nature Communications. The findings provide ...
Jan 5, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Discovery of anti-mesangial autoantibodies redefines the pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a kidney disorder characterized by the buildup of immunoglobin A (IgA) in the glomeruli, which are bundles of capillaries that filter blood in the kidney. In advanced stages of the disease, the buildup ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Other
Novartis to buy US pharma group Chinook Therapeutics
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis said Monday that it had reached a deal to buy US kidney treatment developer Chinook Therapeutics for up to $3.5 billion.
Jun 12, 2023
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Diabetes
Skin intrinsic fluorescence tied to coronary artery disease
(HealthDay) -- Skin intrinsic fluorescence (SIF) is significantly associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) in middle-aged adults with a long duration of type 1 diabetes, according to a study published online July 30 ...
Aug 7, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Some patients with common kidney disease can skip standard treatments
For patients with a common kidney disease who have normal kidney function and only minor urinary abnormalities at the time of diagnosis, the long-term prognosis is excellent and no special treatments are needed, according ...
Sep 6, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A targeted treatment for IgA nephropathy at last?
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a chronic kidney disease occurring in young adults and is one of the most common reasons for kidney transplantation in this age group. IgAN is the most common form of glomerulonephritis (GN), i.e., ...
Jun 7, 2021
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Surgery
ASMBS: bariatric surgery helps resolve diabetic nephropathy
(HealthDay) -- For patients with diabetes who undergo bariatric surgery there is a significant long-term improvement in diabetic nephropathy, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for ...
Jun 20, 2012
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Medications
Novartis says positive interim results on rare kidney disease drug
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis on Monday reported positive interim Phase III results for a new drug being studied to treat a rare kidney disease.
Oct 2, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Immune drug helps patients with serious kidney disorder
A drug commonly used to treat immune disorders such as lymphoma and arthritis also benefits patients with an immune disorder of the kidneys that can lead to kidney failure, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue ...
Jul 19, 2012
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