Kidney Disease News

December 27, 2024

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First Full Characterization of Kidney Microbiome Unlocks Potential to Prevent Kidney Stones

Dec. 11, 2024 — Researchers have found definitive proof of a kidney microbiome that influences renal health and kidney stone formation, demonstrating that the urinary tract is not sterile and low levels of bacteria ...

You Are What You Eat...and So Are Your Grandkids? Study Links Poor Diet to Multi-Generational Health Issues

Dec. 11, 2024 — Is it possible to pass on the effects of malnutrition? A new animal study found that a protein-deficient diet in one generation created related health risks -- lower birth-weight, smaller kidneys -- ...

New Model for Replication of BKPyV Virus, a Major Cause of Kidney Transplant Failure

Dec. 6, 2024 — BK polyomavirus, or BKPyV, is a major cause of kidney transplant failure. There are no effective drugs to treat BKPyV. Research reveals new aspects of BKPyV replication, offering possible drug ...

Even Low Levels of Arsenic in Drinking Water Raise Kidney Cancer Risk

Dec. 2, 2024 — New research findings indicate that exposure to even low levels of arsenic poses significant health risks, including an increased risk of kidney ...

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Drinking Plenty of Water May Actually Be Good for You

Nov. 26, 2024 — Public health recommendations generally suggest drinking eight cups of water a day. And many people just assume it's healthy to drink plenty of ...

Nov. 25, 2024 — The biggest and most comprehensive analysis of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on kidney and cardiovascular outcomes shows they have significant benefits in people with and without ...

Discovery Explains Kidney Damage Caused by Blood Pressure Drugs

Nov. 21, 2024 — Scientists have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood. The finding could open the door ...

Study Refines Understanding of Kidney Transplant Rejection

Oct. 28, 2024 — Medical scientists involved in a large international study have identified new signs of kidney transplant rejection that could lead to more precise diagnosis and treatment for transplant recipients. ...

Developing Kidneys from Scratch

Oct. 28, 2024 — Researches made major strides toward the creation of artificial kidney tissue by demonstrating an undiscovered mechanism behind kidney development and a novel technique for culturing kidney cells, ...

Research Shows Urine Tests May Detect Early Diseases

Oct. 23, 2024 — According to a study, the RNA (a type of genetic material) and other substances within urine can show changes in cell types, revealing early signs of cancer and other diseases. This method could help ...

Kidney Transplantation Among Those With HIV Infections Shown Safe and Effective, Study Suggests

Oct. 17, 2024 — It is just as safe and effective for people with HIV in need of kidney transplantation to get their organ from donors who are also HIV positive as it ...

New Imaging Technique Accurately Detects Aggressive Kidney Cancer

Oct. 3, 2024 — A new study has demonstrated a new, non-invasive imaging technique can accurately detect clear-cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common form of kidney ...

Better Than Blood Tests? Nanoparticle Potential Found for Assessing Kidneys

Sep. 22, 2024 — Researchers found that X-rays of the kidneys using gold nanoparticles as a contrast agent might be more accurate in detecting kidney disease than standard laboratory blood ...

Kidney Models-on-a-Chip Taking a Step Toward Personalized Medicine

Sep. 18, 2024 — A team developed a human iPS cell-derived kidney organoid-based proximal tubule-on-chip -- OPTECs-on-Chip -- that mimics in vivo renal physiology more closely than ever before. This model exhibits ...

Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Protecting Kidneys

Nov. 18, 2024 — Researchers evaluated the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors in protecting the kidneys, showing that the drugs might help improve oxygenation in these ...

Genomic Variants That Increase Risk of Kidney Disease Are Found in Nearly One-Third of West Africans

Oct. 28, 2024 — A study has revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and Nigeria. Their study demonstrated that having just one risk variant in a gene known as APOL1 can ...

Pushing Kidney-Stone Fragments Reduces Stones' Recurrence

Sep. 19, 2024 — Researchers found that patients who underwent the stone-moving ultrasound procedure had a 70% lower risk of such a ...

New Method Predicts Worsening of Chronic Kidney Disease

Sep. 12, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new method that could be a significant step in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. The method can predict the progression of the disease, which could ensure better ...

New Study Shows Cells Get Involved in Unhealthy Relationships After Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in Mice

Sep. 5, 2024 — A study provides new insight into how damaged cells interact within disease-promoting microenvironments following acute kidney injury, or AKI. Researchers used a cutting-edge tool, called seqFISH, ...

Kidney Disease in Cats: High-Quality Feline iPSCs Generated Without Genetic Footprint

Sep. 4, 2024 — High-quality feline induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have now been generated. The feline iPSCs are also footprint- and feeder-free. Further research using these stem cells is expected to ...

Advances in Kidney Cancer Research and Care

Aug. 28, 2024 — New insights into the biology of kidney cancer, including those informed by scientific discoveries that earned a Nobel Prize, have led to advances in treatment and increased survival ...

Increased Risk of Dementia After Acute Kidney Injury

Aug. 26, 2024 — Acute kidney injury is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new ...

Higher Thiazide Doses Shown to Reduce Kidney Stone Events

Aug. 22, 2024 — Higher thiazide doses are associated with greater reductions in urine calcium, which in turn correlate with fewer symptomatic kidney stone events, according to a new ...

Occupational Exposure to Particles May Increase the Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease

Aug. 21, 2024 — Exposure to dust and particles at work may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease, a new study shows. Among Swedish construction workers, followed since the 1970s, the risk was 15% higher among ...

High or Low Oxygen Levels Are Safe During Heart Surgery, Study Finds

Aug. 21, 2024 — A recent study explored one possible cause -- hyperoxia or high concentrations of oxygen given to such patients during surgery -- as opposed to doses more similar to air. The study concluded that ...

For Some Older Adults With Kidney Failure, Dialysis May Not Be the Best Option

Aug. 19, 2024 — A recent study found that frail older patients who waited to start dialysis died only nine days earlier on average -- and spent more time at home -- than those who began treatment ...

Cognitive Impairment in Chronic Kidney Disease

Aug. 19, 2024 — Cognitive impairment is one of the burdens for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. Studies show that a kidney transplant can reverse cognitive impairment -- indicating that this disorder ...

Surprising Mechanism of Lupus Kidney Damage Identified

Aug. 14, 2024 — A team defined key cells behind severe kidney damage in lupus. The research can inform future antibody ...

Eating More Fruits and Vegetables to Reduce Dietary Acid Lowers Blood Pressure and Improves Kidney and Heart Health in Patients With Hypertension

Aug. 6, 2024 — Doctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables are found to lower blood pressure, reduce ...

New Technology Can Detect Kidney Diseases Earlier Than Standard Methods

July 10, 2024 — Researchers have developed a method that can change the way we diagnose and treat kidney ...

Progress in Development of a New High-Tech Kidney Disease Urine Test

July 9, 2024 — Development of a new way to accurately measure human serum albumin (HSA) levels in people with chronic kidney disease has progressed in recent ...

July 8, 2024 — New research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) is likely to offer additional protection against heart ...

To Regenerate the Kidney, Please Don't Pass the Salt

June 28, 2024 — A loss of salt and body fluid can stimulate kidney regeneration and repair in mice, according to a new study. This innate regenerative response relies on a small population of kidney cells in a ...

Would Astronauts' Kidneys Survive a Roundtrip to Mars?

June 11, 2024 — The structure and function of the kidneys is altered by space flight, with galactic radiation causing permanent damage that would jeopardise any mission to Mars, according to a new study led by ...