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Early diagnosis and monitoring of lupus nephritis — on your smartphone

Written by | 7 Feb 2023

A team of researchers at the University of Houston is reporting the success of their new method for the early diagnosis and monitoring of lupus nephritis — at […]

Pharmacist makes case for reducing use of broad-spectrum antibiotics for acute kidney infections

Written by | 26 Jan 2023

A new study led by Ochsner infectious diseases clinical pharmacist Kevin Lin, PharmD, was recently published in PLoS One, suggesting that oral cephalosporins are as safe and effective as […]

Drug discovery offers potential treatment for common kidney disease

Written by | 17 Dec 2022

A serious condition that can cause the kidneys to suddenly stop working could be treated with existing medicines, a new study shows. In a study in mice scientists […]

Early diagnosis tool for childhood kidney disease

Written by | 13 Nov 2022

Early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is key to managing progression of the disease. A new technique analyzing urine extracellular vesicles (uEVs) — cell-derived nanoscale spherical structures […]

Combining certain meds with ibuprofen can permanently injure kidneys

Written by | 12 May 2022

Anyone who is taking a diuretic and a renin-angiotensin system (RSA) inhibitor for high blood pressure should be cautious about also taking ibuprofen, according to new research. Diuretics […]

Researchers identify key regulators of urinary concentration in the kidney

Written by | 27 Apr 2022

Proper function of the kidney is critical for concentrating urine, regulating blood pressure, and for the tight control of electrolyte levels in the blood. The kidney achieves these […]

The right diet can safeguard against acute kidney injury

Written by | 23 Mar 2022

A research team led by Professor Dr Roman-Ulrich Müller has established that four out of six different nutritional strategies prevent acute kidney injury in the mouse model. Furthermore, […]

Cannabis use could cause harmful drug interactions

Written by | 17 Dec 2021

Using cannabis alongside other drugs may come with a significant risk of harmful drug-drug interactions, new research by scientists at Washington State University suggests. The researchers looked at […]

What you need to know about urinary tract infections

Written by | 19 Nov 2021

New study finds women who experience recurrent UTIs are unhappy with limited management options for the painful condition. Despite the prevalence of the painful condition, women are fearful and […]

Depressive symptoms linked to rapid kidney function decline

Written by | 2 Aug 2021

In a study of adults with normal kidney function, those who had frequent depressive symptoms were more likely to later experience a rapid decline in kidney function. The […]

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