Urine test offers simpler diagnosis for mitochondrial disorders, study finds

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaComparison of phenotypes, biochemical features, muscle histopathology, electron transport chain activities, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological studies between

Updated on: February 18,2025

Urine test offers simpler diagnosis for mitochondrial disorders, study finds

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaComparison of phenotypes, biochemical features, muscle histopathology, electron transport chain activities, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological studies between

Updated on:February 18,2025

Incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis found to have serious negative health and financial outcomes

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigher cost of care and worse patient outcomes are associated with incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) in acute care

Updated on: May 28,2024

Incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis found to have serious negative health and financial outcomes

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigher cost of care and worse patient outcomes are associated with incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) in acute care

Updated on:May 28,2024

Shorter scan to diagnose prostate cancer could increase availability and reduce cost

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRemoving one step from a three-part MRI scan, which could make them quicker, cheaper, and more accessible, had no negative impact on

Updated on: April 27,2024

Shorter scan to diagnose prostate cancer could increase availability and reduce cost

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRemoving one step from a three-part MRI scan, which could make them quicker, cheaper, and more accessible, had no negative impact on

Updated on:April 27,2024

RNA study shows urine tests may detect early diseases, allowing some to avoid invasive biopsies

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at ArlingtonCell types of origin across the urine sediment and cell-free transcriptomes. Credit:Clinical Chemistry(2024). DOI: 10.1093/c

Updated on: November 14,2024

RNA study shows urine tests may detect early diseases, allowing some to avoid invasive biopsies

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at ArlingtonCell types of origin across the urine sediment and cell-free transcriptomes. Credit:Clinical Chemistry(2024). DOI: 10.1093/c

Updated on:November 14,2024

A new biomarker helps detect kidney fibrosis in transplant patients without invasive procedures

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the levels of vitronectin in urine could improve the detection of kidney fibrosis, according to scientists from th

Updated on: December 22,2024

A new biomarker helps detect kidney fibrosis in transplant patients without invasive procedures

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the levels of vitronectin in urine could improve the detection of kidney fibrosis, according to scientists from th

Updated on:December 22,2024

Scientists discover 'powerhouse' gene, opening doors to new treatments for kidney disease

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolDuke-NUS scientists show that the WWP2 gene plays a critical role in advancing tissue scarring in chronic kidney disease. The panels in the image demonstrate how the pre

Updated on: March 27,2024

Scientists discover 'powerhouse' gene, opening doors to new treatments for kidney disease

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolDuke-NUS scientists show that the WWP2 gene plays a critical role in advancing tissue scarring in chronic kidney disease. The panels in the image demonstrate how the pre

Updated on:March 27,2024

Chronic kidney disease: Challenges in medication safety

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Diana ✨ from PexelsOne in ten adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition characterized by progressive loss of kidney function. Altered kidney fun

Updated on: December 18,2024

Chronic kidney disease: Challenges in medication safety

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Diana ✨ from PexelsOne in ten adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition characterized by progressive loss of kidney function. Altered kidney fun

Updated on:December 18,2024

Study shows diabetes drug Ozempic also has positive effect in chronic kidney disease

by Universitair Medisch Centrum GroningenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, has a positive effect on patients with chronic kidney disease and obesit

Updated on: November 07,2024

Study shows diabetes drug Ozempic also has positive effect in chronic kidney disease

by Universitair Medisch Centrum GroningenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, has a positive effect on patients with chronic kidney disease and obesit

Updated on:November 07,2024

Effect of Delayed Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Acute Kidney Injury and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Updated on: December 05,2024

Effect of Delayed Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Acute Kidney Injury and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Updated on:December 05,2024

Tragic Outcome: Second Patient with Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Dies

Updated on: July 11,2024

Tragic Outcome: Second Patient with Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Dies

Updated on:July 11,2024

Scientists identify brain cell type as master controller of urination

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifePMCESR1+cells tightly correlate with successful voiding. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.103224.1Researchers have identified a su

Updated on: December 19,2024

Scientists identify brain cell type as master controller of urination

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifePMCESR1+cells tightly correlate with successful voiding. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.103224.1Researchers have identified a su

Updated on:December 19,2024

How the novel antibody felzartamab impacts IgA nephropathy

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIgA nephropathy (IgAN) is an autoimmune kidney disease driven by immune cells that express a protein called CD38 on their surface

Updated on: November 12,2024

How the novel antibody felzartamab impacts IgA nephropathy

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIgA nephropathy (IgAN) is an autoimmune kidney disease driven by immune cells that express a protein called CD38 on their surface

Updated on:November 12,2024