New genetic test redefines diagnosis and management of hereditary pancreatitis
A new genetic test developed at Mayo Clinic is redefining how clinicians diagnose and manage hereditary pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, inflammation…
Common Constipation Drug Shows Promise in Halting Kidney Decline
By targeting the gut with a drug originally for constipation, researchers have found a surprising way to protect…
Using AI models to improve prediction of CKD’s progression to end-stage renal disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition marked by a gradual decline in kidney function, which can…
Scientists Find Kidney-Saving microRNA in a World-First Discovery
A groundbreaking discovery by Canadian researchers has identified a microRNA capable of protecting delicate kidney blood vessels after…
Genetic variants influencing vitamin D synthesis, metabolism, and transport
From skin tone to rare mutations, scientists uncover how your genes influence vitamin D levels, and why standard…
Disease Outbreak Among Sea Lions Could Spread to Pets
Sea lions off the coast in California are contracting a kidney disease that has arrived earlier than expected,…
New genetic marker improves kidney transplant match predictions
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have identified a new way of predicting whether a kidney donor and…