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Meta-analysis confirms 17 key metabolites as strong predictors of gout

Researchers summarized the use of metabolomics to detect metabolites in gout patients.

18 Jul 2023

Research shows redlining's long-term impact on cardiovascular health of Black adults

The risk of heart failure in the present day was higher among Black adults who lived in U.S. zip codes historically impacted by redlining, according to research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

17 Jul 2023

In older adults, a little excess weight isn’t such a bad thing

Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds, weight they've gained after having children, developing joint problems, becoming less active, or making meals the center of their social lives.

17 Jul 2023

The prognostic value of PCSK9 levels for predicting major adverse cardiovascular events and mortality in diabetics

Researchers investigate the prognostic value of PCSK9 levels in diabetes patients to predict all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events.

17 Jul 2023

Predicting kidney abnormalities in utero with deep learning

Researchers examine the potential use of deep learning models to diagnose fetal kidney anomalies.

17 Jul 2023

Neighborhood environment can increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization, study reveals

The range of COVID-19 symptoms varies - some feel a mild cold, others are hospitalized, while others perish. Many studies have linked the severity of COVID-19 symptoms with an individual's biological factors, but less is known about the impact of non-biological factors, such as the environment in which people live.

14 Jul 2023

Insilico Medicine and MIKADO team up to find new treatments for cystinosis

A team led by researchers at the Mechanisms of Inherited Kidney Disorders (MIKADO) group at the University of Zurich (Zurich, Switzerland) has used Insilico Medicine's generative artificial intelligence (AI) target discovery engine, PandaOmics, to identify actionable drug targets for the lysosomal storage disease cystinosis and to validate them in preclinical models of the disease.

14 Jul 2023

New lipid 'signature' could help identify women at risk of preeclampsia

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a way to identify pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia, a serious disorder characterized by high blood pressure and kidney dysfunction which can result in premature delivery, seizures and even death.

14 Jul 2023

AI-powered drug discovery offers hope for cystinosis patients

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in drug discovery. Advances in the use of Big Data, learning algorithms and powerful computers have now enabled researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) to better understand a serious metabolic disease.

14 Jul 2023

Exercise can improve quality of life and reduce hospitalizations for dialysis patients

Patients who engage in light exercise while undergoing dialysis are physically fitter and are admitted to hospital less frequently than those who do not.

14 Jul 2023

Scientists discover new mechanism for kidney cell renewal

University of Texas at Dallas scientists have discovered a previously unknown "housekeeping" process in kidney cells that ejects unwanted content, resulting in cells that rejuvenate themselves and remain functioning and healthy.

14 Jul 2023

New precision medicine trial shows promise for treating rare brain tumors

Papillary craniopharyngiomas (PCPs) are a rare type of brain tumor that cause substantial morbidity for patients.

13 Jul 2023

UCLA researchers confirm mutations that predispose patients to rare kidney cancer syndrome

Researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have confirmed that a large number of genetic variants of unknown significance are in fact verified mutations that predispose patients to a rare hereditary syndrome that increases the risk of kidney cancer.

13 Jul 2023

Washington University surgeons pioneer robotic liver transplantation

A surgical team from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently performed the first robotic liver transplant in the U.S. in May at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

12 Jul 2023

Researchers develop a chemical approach to reverse aging

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have unlocked a new frontier in the fight against aging and age-related diseases.

12 Jul 2023

Self-reported long COVID symptoms not identified in diagnostic tests

Researchers describe chronic symptoms related to physical or mental functioning following SARS-CoV-2 infection.

12 Jul 2023

Older age and certain health conditions increase risk of COVID-19 death in boosted individuals

Researchers identify patient groups at a higher risk of death due to COVID-19 among adults who received a second booster dose in England.

12 Jul 2023

Is constipation associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events in older Australian adults?

Scientists investigated the association between constipation and cardiovascular events such as angina, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, and stroke, as well as hypertension among a representative population of elderly hospitalized patients in Australia.

11 Jul 2023

Acute kidney injury does not predict worsening kidney function trajectory in CKD patients

A study of hospitalized persons with chronic kidney disease (CKD) fournd that acute kidney injury (AKI) did not predict worsening of kidney function trajectory once difference in pre-hospitalization characteristically were fully accounted for.

10 Jul 2023

Report gives fascinating insight into how Brits spend their time

A new report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed in fascinating detail how we all spent our days during March, and a leading testing expert says it’s not healthy! Brits spend two hours a day watching TV and over 45 minutes surfing computers and devices, but just 20 minutes on fitness activities, which is less than we did at the height of Covid.

10 Jul 2023

Kidney News and Research

Meta-analysis confirms 17 key metabolites as strong predictors of gout

Research shows redlining's long-term impact on cardiovascular health of Black adults

In older adults, a little excess weight isn’t such a bad thing

The prognostic value of PCSK9 levels for predicting major adverse cardiovascular events and mortality in diabetics

Predicting kidney abnormalities in utero with deep learning

Neighborhood environment can increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization, study reveals

Insilico Medicine and MIKADO team up to find new treatments for cystinosis

New lipid 'signature' could help identify women at risk of preeclampsia

AI-powered drug discovery offers hope for cystinosis patients

Exercise can improve quality of life and reduce hospitalizations for dialysis patients

Scientists discover new mechanism for kidney cell renewal

New precision medicine trial shows promise for treating rare brain tumors

UCLA researchers confirm mutations that predispose patients to rare kidney cancer syndrome

Washington University surgeons pioneer robotic liver transplantation

Researchers develop a chemical approach to reverse aging

Self-reported long COVID symptoms not identified in diagnostic tests

Older age and certain health conditions increase risk of COVID-19 death in boosted individuals

Is constipation associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events in older Australian adults?

Acute kidney injury does not predict worsening kidney function trajectory in CKD patients

Report gives fascinating insight into how Brits spend their time

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