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World experts set agenda to improve care of acute kidney injury in kids

World experts set agenda to improve care of acute kidney injury in kids

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcute kidney injury occurs (AKI) in one out of four babies, children and young adults during an int

World experts set agenda to improve care of acute kidney injury in kids

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcute kidney injury occurs (AKI) in one out of four babies, children and young adults during an int
Artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages tied to new chronic kidney disease

Artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages tied to new chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonHigher intakes of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are positively associated with developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a stu

Artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages tied to new chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonHigher intakes of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are positively associated with developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a stu
Study finds fewer hospital visits for kidney patients through appropriate care

Study finds fewer hospital visits for kidney patients through appropriate care

by K. W. Wesselink-Schram,University of TwenteCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn collaboration with Isala Zwolle, researchers from the TechMed Center of the University of Twente developed a smart syste

Study finds fewer hospital visits for kidney patients through appropriate care

by K. W. Wesselink-Schram,University of TwenteCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn collaboration with Isala Zwolle, researchers from the TechMed Center of the University of Twente developed a smart syste
Chronic kidney disease: Challenges in medication safety

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

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

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

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
Heat waves and an aging population increase the risk of severe electrolyte imbalances

Heat waves and an aging population increase the risk of severe electrolyte imbalances

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that global warming, combined with an aging population, could lead to a significant increase

Heat waves and an aging population increase the risk of severe electrolyte imbalances

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that global warming, combined with an aging population, could lead to a significant increase
Study shows diabetes drug Ozempic also has positive effect in chronic kidney disease

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

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
Scientists identify brain cell type as master controller of urination

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

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
Surface protein study highlights a potential link between dental caries and renal lesions

Surface protein study highlights a potential link between dental caries and renal lesions

byOkayama UniversityResearchers from Okayama University, Japan, uncover novel pathogenic role of a surface collagen-binding protein "Cnm," onStreptococcus mutans,a dental c

Surface protein study highlights a potential link between dental caries and renal lesions

byOkayama UniversityResearchers from Okayama University, Japan, uncover novel pathogenic role of a surface collagen-binding protein "Cnm," onStreptococcus mutans,a dental c
AI model predicts patients at most risk of complication during treatment for advanced kidney failure

AI model predicts patients at most risk of complication during treatment for advanced kidney failure

byUniversity of PortsmouthFeature/variable importance in IDH prediction using (a) Extra tree classifier and (b) correlation matrix with heat map. Credit:Journal of Kidney Care(2024).

AI model predicts patients at most risk of complication during treatment for advanced kidney failure

byUniversity of PortsmouthFeature/variable importance in IDH prediction using (a) Extra tree classifier and (b) correlation matrix with heat map. Credit:Journal of Kidney Care(2024).
COVID-19 linked to increased risk of acute kidney disorders: Study reveals time-varying effects

COVID-19 linked to increased risk of acute kidney disorders: Study reveals time-varying effects

by Health Data ScienceA) The cumulative incidence of acute kidney disorder in exposed (black) and unexposed (gray) participants during 28-day follow-up. B) Hazard function smoothed with B spline depic

COVID-19 linked to increased risk of acute kidney disorders: Study reveals time-varying effects

by Health Data ScienceA) The cumulative incidence of acute kidney disorder in exposed (black) and unexposed (gray) participants during 28-day follow-up. B) Hazard function smoothed with B spline depic
How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

by The Ohio State UniversityFigure 1. NZM2410 colonized with SFB exhibit intensified kidney disease with elevated immune-complex deposition. 10-week old mice were oral gavaged with fecal matter f

How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

by The Ohio State UniversityFigure 1. NZM2410 colonized with SFB exhibit intensified kidney disease with elevated immune-complex deposition. 10-week old mice were oral gavaged with fecal matter f