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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

Experimental drug paired with a standard-care medication offers hope for kidney disease patients

In a clinical trial of patients with chronic kidney disease, an experimental drug significantly reduced albuminuria -; albumin in urine, a sign of kidney damage -; for 50% of participants.

15 Dec 2023

Unlocking radiation resistance: Missing protein key to suppressing cancer-fighting cells

A new study finds that radiation therapy (RT) suppresses a key protein called bone morphogenetic protein and activin membrane-bound inhibitor (BAMBI) and activates immune suppressive cells.

15 Dec 2023

Researchers report progress in the search for more accurate blood markers for acute kidney injury

Using cells from kidney biopsies, Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers report progress in the search for more accurate and easier-to-obtain markers to help predict, manage and assess treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI).

14 Dec 2023

Study uncovers unique genetic diversity in Australian Indigenous populations

Scientists at ANU have revealed significant genetic diversity among Australian Indigenous communities, uncovering unique genetic variations that could impact personalized medical treatments for chronic diseases.

14 Dec 2023

Uncovering barriers to heart failure medication access for low-income patients

People who live in neighborhoods with higher levels of poverty and unemployment are less likely to fill their heart-failure drug prescriptions than those living in wealthier areas, a new study shows.

14 Dec 2023

Study establishes iron accumulation as a driver of pathological senescence and fibrosis

Fibrosis is associated with various chronic and life-threatening conditions, including pulmonary fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases, among others.

14 Dec 2023

St. Jude study sheds light on prediabetes prevalence and diabetes risk in childhood cancer survivors

A study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital sheds light on the incidence of prediabetes and diabetes in childhood cancer survivors for better prevention and treatment.

13 Dec 2023

Protective genetic variant shields Black Americans from kidney disease risk

Many Black Americans who are thought to have a high risk of developing kidney disease possess a protective genetic variant that nullifies the extra risk, a new study from Columbia researchers has found.

12 Dec 2023

Evaluating the health risks associated with dietary exposure to metals

The problem of foodborne metal contamination has taken on new urgency, thanks in part to a 2021 US Congressional Report detailing high levels of metals found in infant food pulled off grocery shelves.

12 Dec 2023

Hidden danger: Uncontrolled hypertension linked to increased kidney failure and mortality

High blood pressure is called the silent killer because symptoms can remain hidden until a medical crisis strikes.

12 Dec 2023

How does the combined effect of smoking and HIV infection influence the aging-related manifestations?

The combination of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and smoking influence.

12 Dec 2023

New combination treatment offers hope for older patients with mantle cell lymphoma

The phase 2 trial PrE0405 met its primary endpoint, achieving a complete response (CR) rate of 85% in 33 patients over the age of 60 with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who received bendamustine and rituximab, a standard chemo-immunotherapy treatment, along with venetoclax, which is investigational in this setting.

11 Dec 2023

Study reveals new mechanism by which rotavirus induces diarrhea

Rotavirus causes gastroenteritis, a condition that includes diarrhea, deficient nutrient absorption and weight loss. Severe cases result in approximately 128,000 deaths annually in infants and children worldwide.

11 Dec 2023

Ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease

It's official: The ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the first randomized controlled clinical trial of ketogenic metabolic therapy for PKD.

11 Dec 2023

Healthy plant-based diet associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes

At least 75 per cent of type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role in this.

11 Dec 2023

UB research identifies key mechanism in infantile cystinosis

University at Buffalo research has identified how a misstep in the genesis of a key component of the kidney causes infantile cystinosis, a rare disease that significantly shortens the lifespan of patients.

11 Dec 2023

New report provides latest update on cardiovascular disease burden and trends

A world without cardiovascular disease (CVD) is possible, yet millions of lives are lost prematurely to heart disease each year, according to the new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) special report published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

11 Dec 2023

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

Using machine learning, researchers successfully distinguished factors of healthy aging from chronic disease risks by analyzing health data across various ages, finding key markers like neutrophil counts and alkaline phosphatase levels as early indicators of healthy aging.

10 Dec 2023

Kidney News and Research

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

Experimental drug paired with a standard-care medication offers hope for kidney disease patients

Unlocking radiation resistance: Missing protein key to suppressing cancer-fighting cells

Researchers report progress in the search for more accurate blood markers for acute kidney injury

Study uncovers unique genetic diversity in Australian Indigenous populations

Uncovering barriers to heart failure medication access for low-income patients

Study establishes iron accumulation as a driver of pathological senescence and fibrosis

St. Jude study sheds light on prediabetes prevalence and diabetes risk in childhood cancer survivors

Protective genetic variant shields Black Americans from kidney disease risk

Evaluating the health risks associated with dietary exposure to metals

Hidden danger: Uncontrolled hypertension linked to increased kidney failure and mortality

How does the combined effect of smoking and HIV infection influence the aging-related manifestations?

New combination treatment offers hope for older patients with mantle cell lymphoma

Study reveals new mechanism by which rotavirus induces diarrhea

Ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease

Healthy plant-based diet associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes

UB research identifies key mechanism in infantile cystinosis

New report provides latest update on cardiovascular disease burden and trends

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

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

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