Research led by Children's Hospital of Fudan University in China has found that a gene called pancreatic progenitor cell ...

The drug tirzepatide improved kidney function and cardiovascular outcomes among patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) compared with placebo at one year, ...

For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people ...

Consequently, the objective of this study was to investigate the potential association between SDH and the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) across various levels. Methods: Data were sourced ...

This causes salt and water accumulation, further increasing blood pressure and potentially leading to severe complications such as stroke or kidney damage. Hypertension causes thickening of Small ...

Unfortunately, kidney disease develops with minimal initial symptoms. The ability to recognise and respond to these subtle indicators is crucial. Early detection can significantly impact treatment ...

Cystatin C is emphasized as a preferred biomarker for accurate GFR measurement in CKD assessment ... SGLT2 inhibitor use and refine chronic kidney disease (CKD) management. The Kidney Disease ...

Conditions like preeclampsia significantly raise a woman’s lifetime risk of chronic kidney disease, making pregnancy complications important predictors of future kidney health. Hormonal changes ...

Dr. Lamas, a contributing Opinion writer, is a pulmonary and critical care physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Our health care system has failed patients when it comes to ...

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