Early treatment helps patient recover from rare kidney disorder
When Bradley Lawrence gained 25 pounds in two weeks and started experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath,…
CFHR1 could be a new diagnostic marker for IgA nephropathy
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is an autoimmune disease characterized by the deposition of circulating IgA-containing immune complexes (IgA-ICs)…
Updated heart guidelines urge earlier screening for high blood cholesterol
For the first time since 2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American…
New algorithm enables precise subtyping of metabolic liver disease
Metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a clinically heterogeneous condition with highly variable outcomes affecting more than 30%…
Improving the survival odds for emergency urology patients
One in ten emergency patients with visible blood in their urine die within three months of presenting at…
Father’s nicotine use may increase diabetes risk for offspring
A mouse study found that a father’s nicotine exposure can affect the offspring’s ability to process sugar and…
How unregulated herbal remedies may contribute to chronic kidney disease – The South First
Many unlicensed herbal formulations contain heavy metals such as lead, arsenic and mercury, which can accumulate in the…
New strategy to fight chronic kidney inflammation
Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a drug-and-supplement combination therapy that is capable of reducing the harmful effects of senescent…
Minimally invasive ablation effective for early-stage kidney cancers
A large national study in Denmark following nearly 1,900 patients over almost a decade found that a minimally…
How are GLP-1 drugs reshaping treatment for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease?
A sweeping Lancet review reveals how modern incretin-based drugs are reshaping treatment for obesity and diabetes, delivering powerful…
UCF researcher explores insulin signaling as new target for diabetic neuropathy
Neuropathy – chronic pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet – is a challenging fact of…
Common cardio drugs proven safe in myeloma patients
Commonly prescribed cardiovascular medications—such as statins, diuretics, and blood pressure drugs—appear to have little or no negative impact…