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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.

Severe maternal morbidities highly linked to pregnant woman's risk of death

The number of severe maternal morbidities (SMM) a pregnant woman has is highly linked to her risk of maternal death, according to a new study by researchers at ICES and St. Michael's Hospital.

9 Nov 2018

Newly designed mice emulate severe form of kidney damage in humans with diabetes

Scientists led by Duke-NUS Medical School have designed mice that successfully emulate a severe form of kidney damage in humans with diabetes, called diabetic nephropathy.

9 Nov 2018

Researchers identify epigenetic changes that increase risk of type 2 diabetes

Small chemical changes in the DNA building blocks, which may be influenceable by lifestyle factors, can reduce the amount of IGFBP2. A DIfE / DZD research team has now reported in the journal Diabetes that these epigenetic changes increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.

8 Nov 2018

Researchers secure NIH grant to prevent heart disease in chronic kidney disease patients

Researchers at New York Institute of Technology have secured a grant for $391,041 from the National Institutes of Health that may allow for improved understanding of vascular calcification and prevent heart disease in chronic kidney disease patients.

8 Nov 2018

Study identifies novel missense mutation affecting YARS causes multisystem disease

Researchers have identified a novel missense mutation in tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (YARS c.499C>A, p.Pro167Thr) that causes a severe recessive disorder in affected individuals.

7 Nov 2018

Fish-rich and vegetarian diet may reduce hypertension-related heart disease symptoms

Elevated levels of trimethylamine N-oxide--a compound linked with the consumption of fish, seafood and a primarily vegetarian diet--may reduce hypertension-related heart disease symptoms.

7 Nov 2018

AI in medical space must be carefully tested for performance across wide range of populations

Artificial intelligence tools trained to detect pneumonia on chest X-rays suffered significant decreases in performance when tested on data from outside health systems, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount and published in a special issue of PLOS Medicine on machine learning and health care.

6 Nov 2018

Young adults educated on dietary supplements in college are more likely to use them appropriately

Young adults who are educated about dietary supplements in college are more likely to use them appropriately, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University at New York.

5 Nov 2018

Chronic inflammation linked with increased risk of multiple diseases and shorter lifespan

Researchers have elucidated the disease risk underlying a biomarker predictive of shorter lifespan.

2 Nov 2018

Male rats exposed to high levels of radio frequency radiation develop cancer, finds study

The National Toxicology Program concluded there is clear evidence that male rats exposed to high levels of radio frequency radiation like that used in 2G and 3G cell phones developed cancerous heart tumors, according to final reports released today.

2 Nov 2018

Researchers for first time view serotonin activating its receptor using high-powered microscopes

Serotonin receptors are common drug targets in the treatment of pain, gastrointestinal dysfunctions, and mood disorders yet little is known about their three-dimensional structure.

2 Nov 2018

Pain sensitization linked to increased risk for persistent knee pain

Becoming more sensitive to pain, or pain sensitization, is an important risk factor for developing persistent knee pain in osteoarthritis, according to a new study by researchers from the Université de Montréal School of Rehabilitation and Hôpital Maisonneuve Rosemont Research Centre in collaboration with researchers at Boston University School of Medicine.

31 Oct 2018

Scientists identify 'skeleton key' for congenital kidney disease research

Scientists in Japan have found a 'skeleton key' for congenital kidney disease research. Using iPS cells generated from the skin cells of a patient with a nephrin mutation, Kumamoto University scientists have successfully developed kidney tissue that exhibits the early stages of congenital kidney disease.

31 Oct 2018

Researchers examine immune responses to CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system

The CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system has been generating excitement within the field of gene therapy, inspiring hopes of molecular tools capable of treating genetic diseases.

30 Oct 2018

Researchers find key differences in brains of males and females with schizophrenia

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found clear disparities in the way males and females--both those with schizophrenia and those who are healthy--discern the mental states of others.

30 Oct 2018

Cryo-electron microscopy helps study proteins responsible for amyloid-based diseases

The century old mission to understand how the proteins responsible for amyloid-based diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntingdon's and Parkinson's work has taken major steps forward in the last 12 months, thanks to a revolution in a powerful microscopy technique used by scientists.

30 Oct 2018

New method increases virus production in cells to generate more vectors for gene transfer

Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University have established a method to increase the released lentiviral particles produced by host cells, which will aid the use of the vectors for introducing foreign genes into cells

29 Oct 2018

Breakthrough MRI technology using quantum physics

Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods have been used widely in past decades as a safe, non-invasive and non-radioactive method of diagnosing CVDs.

29 Oct 2018

Dialysis giant Davita defends itself in court and at the polls

It's been a year of playing defense for DaVita Inc., one of the country's largest dialysis providers.

29 Oct 2018

Study reveals safety, efficacy of brexpiprazole for schizophrenia patients with severe psychotic symptoms

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and H. Lundbeck A/S announced study results on the safety and efficacy of brexpiprazole in the treatment of patients with schizophrenia experiencing severe psychotic symptoms during an acute episode. The data will be presented at the upcoming Psych Congress, held in Orlando from October 25-28, 2018.

26 Oct 2018

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Severe maternal morbidities highly linked to pregnant woman's risk of death

Newly designed mice emulate severe form of kidney damage in humans with diabetes

Researchers identify epigenetic changes that increase risk of type 2 diabetes

Researchers secure NIH grant to prevent heart disease in chronic kidney disease patients

Study identifies novel missense mutation affecting YARS causes multisystem disease

Fish-rich and vegetarian diet may reduce hypertension-related heart disease symptoms

AI in medical space must be carefully tested for performance across wide range of populations

Young adults educated on dietary supplements in college are more likely to use them appropriately

Chronic inflammation linked with increased risk of multiple diseases and shorter lifespan

Male rats exposed to high levels of radio frequency radiation develop cancer, finds study

Researchers for first time view serotonin activating its receptor using high-powered microscopes

Pain sensitization linked to increased risk for persistent knee pain

Scientists identify 'skeleton key' for congenital kidney disease research

Researchers examine immune responses to CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system

Researchers find key differences in brains of males and females with schizophrenia

Cryo-electron microscopy helps study proteins responsible for amyloid-based diseases

New method increases virus production in cells to generate more vectors for gene transfer

Breakthrough MRI technology using quantum physics

Dialysis giant Davita defends itself in court and at the polls

Study reveals safety, efficacy of brexpiprazole for schizophrenia patients with severe psychotic symptoms

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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