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)…
How Isabella Lenihan-Ikin saved her aunt’s life with a kidney
When Rhodes Scholar Isabella Lenihan-Ikin’s beloved aunt Brigid Lenihan needed a new kidney, there was no doubt in…
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…
GLP-1 drugs cut heart and kidney risks in type 1 diabetes study
A major real-world analysis suggests GLP-1 receptor agonists could offer heart, kidney, and weight benefits in type 1…
Study links gut microbiome imbalance to worsening kidney disease
Researchers at UC Davis School of Medicine have uncovered how an imbalanced gut microbiome escalates the production of…
Hydration programs found insufficient to reduce kidney stone recurrence
Kidney stones can cause some of the most intense pain people ever experience, affecting daily life and leading…
Tauranga father facing losing wife to breast cancer, son to kidney disease
In March last year, Verron said, Grayson was diagnosed with “incurable and progressive” kidney disease. Nine months later,…
Routine care gap leaves metabolic acidosis undetected in chronic kidney disease
A Japanese registry has identified a blind spot in the routine care of patients with chronic kidney disease…
VR demonstrations help patients feel less anxious before medical procedures
Using virtual reality (VR) to explain what to expect ahead of a medical procedure could help patients better…
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…