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Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine and pediatrics dealing with the study of the function and diseases of the kidney.

Novel synthetic HDL-C injection shows no benefit on arterial plaques

Injection of a novel form of synthetic high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), or good cholesterol, into the arteries of patients who had recently had a heart attack did not reduce the volume of fatty deposits, or plaque, in the arteries, compared with placebo injections, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session.

20 Mar 2017

Palliative care consults for advanced cancer patients linked to improvement in multiple quality measures

Cancer patients admitted to the hospital with advanced stages of disease who were referred early to palliative care had decreased health care utilization and increased use of support services following discharge, according to a new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. c

17 Mar 2017

Drosophila models help illuminate molecular mechanisms underlying nephrotic syndrome

The majority of genes associated with nephrotic syndrome (NS) in humans also play pivotal roles in Drosophila renal function, a conservation of function across species that validates transgenic flies as ideal pre-clinical models to improve understanding of human disease, a Children's National Health System research team reports in a recent issue of Human Molecular Genetics.

17 Mar 2017

Scientists discover new cell structure responsible for unexplained rejections after organ transplant

Drs. Marie-Josée Hébert and Mélanie Dieudé have discovered a new cell structure responsible for previously unexplained rejections following an organ transplant.

17 Mar 2017

Mount Sinai researchers review progress made in using ketamine and other therapies to treat depression

Major depressive disorder (MDD) impacts 15 million Americans and is the leading cause of disability, yet current treatments possess limited efficacy.

17 Mar 2017

Low dose of alternative anticoagulant may help prevent stroke in hemodialysis patients

New research suggests that an alternative to warfarin, when given at a low dose to dialysis patients, can be maintained in the blood at safe levels for potentially preventing strokes.

17 Mar 2017

Scientists identify genetic clues to chronic kidney disease

Using international genomic studies backed by proof-of-concept cell experiments, researchers have identified two genes that contribute to the chronic kidney disease glomerulonephritis.

16 Mar 2017

DeepMind case ought to be ‘cautionary tale’ for health care institutions seeking help from tech companies

Researchers studying a deal in which Google's artificial intelligence subsidiary, DeepMind, acquired access to millions of sensitive NHS patient records have warned that more must be done to regulate data transfers from public bodies to private firms.

16 Mar 2017

Frequent interactions with family members can impact age of autism diagnosis, research reveals

Children who have older siblings or frequent interaction with grandparents are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) earlier than those who do not, according to new research conducted at The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai, and published in the journal Autism.

15 Mar 2017

Increased uric acid levels in early life may lead to high blood pressure later on

A new article published in the American Journal of Hypertension finds that very young children with increased uric acid levels had higher blood pressure at 3 years of age.

15 Mar 2017

Vitamin E supplements may offer protection against contrast medium-induced acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury is quite a common adverse effect that associates with coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary interventions.

15 Mar 2017

ASA encourages patients to take simple steps before surgery for safe outcomes

If surgery is in your future, it's never too early to prepare. Whether you're having an outpatient procedure or a major operation involving a hospital stay, the American Society of Anesthesiologists encourages you to take simple steps to be ready for the big day, starting with talking with your physician anesthesiologist, a vital member of your care team.

14 Mar 2017

Expert hopes to dispel myths behind becoming living kidney donor

It is no secret that the United States —in particular, New York — needs more people to register as living organ donors. According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 100,000 people in the country are awaiting a kidney transplant.

10 Mar 2017

New research reveals link between sickle cell trait and increased risk of developing kidney failure

New research indicates that being born with one copy of the sickle gene puts an individual at elevated risk for developing kidney failure requiring dialysis.

10 Mar 2017

New combination antibiotic therapy overcomes pernicious infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria

Researchers have known that part of the challenge in treating penicillin-resistant infections lies in understanding the way bacteria inactivate penicillin antibiotics.

10 Mar 2017

Fraunhofer researchers develop method that enables focused ultrasound to treat liver tumors

Focused ultrasound can effectively destroy tumor cells. Until now, this method has only been used for organs such as the prostate and uterus.

9 Mar 2017

Drug could activate innate anti-tumor immunity to eradicate aggressive prostate cancer in mice

Cabozantinib, a drug already used to treat patients with certain types of thyroid or kidney cancer, was able to eradicate invasive prostate cancers in mice by causing tumor cells to secrete factors that entice neutrophils - the first-responders of the immune system - to infiltrate the tumor, where they triggered an immune response that led to tumor clearance.

9 Mar 2017

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Novel synthetic HDL-C injection shows no benefit on arterial plaques

Palliative care consults for advanced cancer patients linked to improvement in multiple quality measures

Drosophila models help illuminate molecular mechanisms underlying nephrotic syndrome

Scientists discover new cell structure responsible for unexplained rejections after organ transplant

Mount Sinai researchers review progress made in using ketamine and other therapies to treat depression

Low dose of alternative anticoagulant may help prevent stroke in hemodialysis patients

Scientists identify genetic clues to chronic kidney disease

DeepMind case ought to be ‘cautionary tale’ for health care institutions seeking help from tech companies

Frequent interactions with family members can impact age of autism diagnosis, research reveals

Increased uric acid levels in early life may lead to high blood pressure later on

Vitamin E supplements may offer protection against contrast medium-induced acute kidney injury

ASA encourages patients to take simple steps before surgery for safe outcomes

Expert hopes to dispel myths behind becoming living kidney donor

New research reveals link between sickle cell trait and increased risk of developing kidney failure

New combination antibiotic therapy overcomes pernicious infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria

Fraunhofer researchers develop method that enables focused ultrasound to treat liver tumors

Drug could activate innate anti-tumor immunity to eradicate aggressive prostate cancer in mice

Hormone secreted by bone cells can suppress appetite, mice study reveals

Mayo Clinic researchers find new experimental drug that shrinks tumors in multiple myeloma patients

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