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Genetic factors put African Americans with CKD at greater risk for end-stage renal disease

Genetic factors in African Americans with chronic kidney disease put them at a greater risk for end-stage renal disease compared to white Americans, according to a new study released today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

11 Nov 2013

New evidence shows particulate matter exposure associated with kidney damage

Many first responders working at Ground Zero following the 9/11 tragedy were exposed to cement dust, smoke, glass fibers, and heavy metals. Exposure to high levels of such particulate matter caused significant damage to first responders' kidneys, according to research presented at ASN Kidney Week 2013 November 9 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

11 Nov 2013

Simple dot test could help doctors gauge extent of dopamine loss in Parkinson's patients

A pilot study by a multi-disciplinary team of investigators at Georgetown University suggests that a simple dot test could help doctors gauge the extent of dopamine loss in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Their study is being presented at Neuroscience 2013, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience.

11 Nov 2013

Inhibition of TRPC5 ion channel protects kidney filter

The kidney is responsible for retaining essential proteins and removing waste products from the blood stream. Injury to the kidney results in loss of kidney filter function, which if not treated promptly, can induce kidney failure.

11 Nov 2013

Training dose, training gains associated with improvements on neuropsychological battery of assessments

Lumosity, the online cognitive training and neuroscience research company, is presenting today at the annual 2013 Society for Neuroscience meeting data on its set of online neuropsychological battery of assessments, the Brain Performance Test (BPT).

11 Nov 2013

Scientists use new technology to study whole genome to find the cause of genetic disease

For the first time, scientists have used new technology which analyses the whole genome to find the cause of a genetic disease in what was previously referred to as "junk DNA".

11 Nov 2013

Researchers reveal that reduction in mitochondrial DNA may lead to metastasis of breast cancer cells

For years, scientists have observed that tumor cells from certain breast cancer patients with aggressive forms of the disease contained low levels of mitochondrial DNA. But, until recently, no one was able to explain how this characteristic influenced disease progression.

11 Nov 2013

Findings demonstrate potential new therapeutic approach to treat fibrotic diseases

A team of scientists that includes Saint Louis University researchers has identified a new way to intervene in the molecular and cellular cascade that causes fibrosis - a condition where the body's natural process of forming scars for wound healing goes into overdrive and causes diseases.

11 Nov 2013

Studies highlight potential negative effects of soft drinks, sugar on kidney health

Two new studies highlight the potential negative effects that soft drinks and sugar can have on kidney health. Results of these studies will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2013 November 5-10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

11 Nov 2013

New 'clinical score' test for patients with sore throats reduces antibiotics usage nearly 30%

A new 'clinical score' test for patients with sore throats could reduce the amount of antibiotics prescribed and result in patients feeling better more quickly, research in the British Medical Journal shows.

11 Nov 2013

Study: Preeclampsia during pregnancy may be associated with increased risk of kidney failure

Preeclampsia during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of developing kidney failure, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2013 November 5-10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

11 Nov 2013

Recent studies suggest that controlling dietary acid intake may help improve kidney health

Three new studies suggest that controlling dietary acid intake could help improve kidney health. Results of these studies will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2013 November 5-10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

11 Nov 2013

TGen-led study reveals viable target to prevent spread of brain cancer

A cellular pathway interaction known as TWEAK-Fn14, often associated with repair of acute injuries, also is a viable target for drug therapy that could prevent the spread of cancer, especially brain cancer, according to a study led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute.

11 Nov 2013

Researchers identify novel therapeutic approach for most frequent genetic cause of ALS

A team of scientists led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research have identified a novel therapeutic approach for the most frequent genetic cause of ALS, a disorder of the regions of the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement, and frontal temporal degeneration, the second most frequent dementia.

10 Nov 2013

A*STAR scientists discover potential target to weed out progression of cancer

Scientists at A*STAR have discovered an enzyme, Wip1 phosphatase, as a potential target to weed out the progression of cancer. Although studies in the past have revealed that this enzyme plays a critical role in regulating the budding of tumours, scientists have for the first time unearthed a mechanism for its mode of action.

10 Nov 2013

Scientists receive $1.2M grants to explore development of AD in individuals with Down syndrome

Donna Wilcock of the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is the lead investigator on a recently-funded project exploring the links between Alzheimer's disease and Down Syndrome. Elizabeth Head, also of Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, is a co-investigator on the project.

10 Nov 2013

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Genetic factors put African Americans with CKD at greater risk for end-stage renal disease

New evidence shows particulate matter exposure associated with kidney damage

Simple dot test could help doctors gauge extent of dopamine loss in Parkinson's patients

Inhibition of TRPC5 ion channel protects kidney filter

Training dose, training gains associated with improvements on neuropsychological battery of assessments

Scientists use new technology to study whole genome to find the cause of genetic disease

Researchers reveal that reduction in mitochondrial DNA may lead to metastasis of breast cancer cells

Findings demonstrate potential new therapeutic approach to treat fibrotic diseases

Studies highlight potential negative effects of soft drinks, sugar on kidney health

New 'clinical score' test for patients with sore throats reduces antibiotics usage nearly 30%

Study: Preeclampsia during pregnancy may be associated with increased risk of kidney failure

Recent studies suggest that controlling dietary acid intake may help improve kidney health

TGen-led study reveals viable target to prevent spread of brain cancer

Researchers identify novel therapeutic approach for most frequent genetic cause of ALS

A*STAR scientists discover potential target to weed out progression of cancer

Scientists receive $1.2M grants to explore development of AD in individuals with Down syndrome

Adequate vitamin D levels vital for maintaining the health of kidney transplant recipients

Coding variants in immune disease-related genes play only small part in risk for psoriasis

Genetic variations in African Americans with kidney disease contribute to rapid decline in kidney function

Tissue scarring may help develop new treatments for patients with damaged organs

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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