Kidney News and Research

RSS

Factors that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in children

Study analyzes a nationwide cohort of hospitalized children and adolescents in Germany, identifying key risk factors for severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, including obesity, Trisomy 21, and neurological conditions.

3 Jan 2024

Research could offer a new approach to treating malnourished, stunted kids

Millions of children in under-resourced parts of the world suffer from malnutrition and, consequently, stunted growth.

3 Jan 2024

New brain imaging technique sheds light on invisible mTBIs

Researchers have created a new brain imaging method that allows mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) to be diagnosed, even when existing imaging techniques like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) don't show any structural abnormalities.

3 Jan 2024

New research project seeks to find innovative treatment pathways for Type 2 diabetes and obesity

A team of Virginia Tech researchers was awarded nearly $2 million from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, part of the National Institutes of Health, to explore novel approaches for treating Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

3 Jan 2024

California is poised to protect workers from extreme heat — indoors

The stifling heat inside some warehouses where workers might spend 10-hour days isn't just a summer problem. In Southern California, it can feel like summer all year.

3 Jan 2024

New AI tool spotlights hidden cancers for better diagnosis

A new artificial intelligence tool that interprets medical images with unprecedented clarity does so in a way that could allow time-strapped clinicians to dedicate their attention to critical aspects of disease diagnosis and image interpretation.

2 Jan 2024

Adolescent obesity heightens the risk of early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

New study finds that adolescent obesity significantly heightens the risk of developing early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood. Even those with high-normal BMI are at risk.

2 Jan 2024

Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

Study examines the impact of preconception phthalate exposure on women's reproductive health, revealing associations with reduced fecundability, hormonal changes, and increased oxidative stress and inflammation.

1 Jan 2024

New drug screening system helps uncover promising target for pancreatic cancer treatments

A drug screening system that models cancers using lab-grown tissues called organoids has helped uncover a promising target for future pancreatic cancer treatments, according to a new study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

26 Dec 2023

Research illustrates how racism is deeply interrelated with poor health outcomes

A team of health equity researchers from several institutions has leveraged a complex web of data to test a hypothesis: That structural racism is associated with resources and structures at the neighborhood level that are closely associated with poor health.

21 Dec 2023

D-alanine linked to gluconeogenesis in the kidney and circadian clock

Only recently was it discovered that amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, exist in two different forms: L- and D-forms.

21 Dec 2023

Inside the Pentagon’s painfully slow effort to clean up decades of PFAS contamination

Oscoda, Michigan, has the distinction as the first community where "forever chemicals" were found seeping from a military installation into the surrounding community.

21 Dec 2023

Research unveils widespread link between body bugs and kidney stone formation

A new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University published in the journal Microbiome has found changes in the microbiome in multiple locations in the body are linked to the formation of kidney stones.

20 Dec 2023

Study reveals cytoglobin's pivotal role in cilia movement and organ positioning during development

Study reveals that cytoglobin (cygb2) plays a crucial role in regulating cilia motility and organ laterality during development, highlighting its importance in NO signaling and cilia function.

19 Dec 2023

New vaccine strategy targets SARS-CoV-2's stable S2 subunit, offering broad protection against evolving variants

Study presents a new SARS-CoV-2 S2 subunit vaccine that elicits strong antibody responses against various sarbecovirus strains, including challenging variants like XBB.1.5, demonstrating its potential as a broadly effective and stable vaccine option.

18 Dec 2023

COVID-19 hospitalization linked to greater long-term health risks than seasonal influenza

Study reveals that hospitalized COVID-19 patients face higher long-term risks of death and health adversities across multiple organ systems compared to those hospitalized with seasonal influenza.

18 Dec 2023

Scientists identify genetic and epigenetic culprits behind bilateral Wilms tumor

Children with bilateral Wilms tumor have a tumor in each of their kidneys -; a condition that strongly suggests an underlying genetic or epigenetic predisposition driving the disease.

18 Dec 2023

From diabetes drug to anti-inflammation powerhouse: The unexpected evolution of GLP-1

Research pioneer Dr. Daniel Drucker has much to be proud of, as the GLP-1-based diabetes drugs hailing from his early research are named 2023 breakthrough of the year by the Science Magazine.

18 Dec 2023

Study suggests iron accumulation plays a central role in senescence and fibrosis

Researchers investigated the association between cellular damage, iron buildup, senescence, and fibrosis.

18 Dec 2023

Study shows synergistic effects of genetic factors, binge drinking, and diabetes in alcohol-related cirrhosis

Researchers investigated associations between alcohol consumption behaviors, diabetes mellitus, genetic predispositions, and ARLD incidence in 312,59 active drinkers from the United Kingdom Biobank.

18 Dec 2023

Kidney News and Research

Factors that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in children

Research could offer a new approach to treating malnourished, stunted kids

New brain imaging technique sheds light on invisible mTBIs

New research project seeks to find innovative treatment pathways for Type 2 diabetes and obesity

California is poised to protect workers from extreme heat — indoors

New AI tool spotlights hidden cancers for better diagnosis

Adolescent obesity heightens the risk of early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

New drug screening system helps uncover promising target for pancreatic cancer treatments

Research illustrates how racism is deeply interrelated with poor health outcomes

D-alanine linked to gluconeogenesis in the kidney and circadian clock

Inside the Pentagon’s painfully slow effort to clean up decades of PFAS contamination

Research unveils widespread link between body bugs and kidney stone formation

Study reveals cytoglobin's pivotal role in cilia movement and organ positioning during development

New vaccine strategy targets SARS-CoV-2's stable S2 subunit, offering broad protection against evolving variants

COVID-19 hospitalization linked to greater long-term health risks than seasonal influenza

Scientists identify genetic and epigenetic culprits behind bilateral Wilms tumor

From diabetes drug to anti-inflammation powerhouse: The unexpected evolution of GLP-1

Study suggests iron accumulation plays a central role in senescence and fibrosis

Study shows synergistic effects of genetic factors, binge drinking, and diabetes in alcohol-related cirrhosis

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Latest News