Hormone to predict premature death
High levels of a specific hormone in a patient of kidney ailment can tell who will develop heart problems Continue reading “Hormone to predict premature death” » More...
Kids with mild kidney disease face poor growth, late puberty and heart problems
Even a moderately impaired kidney function can lead to poor growth, delayed puberty, and heart problems Continue reading “Kids with mild kidney disease face poor growth, late puberty and heart problems” More...
Large waist can double risk of dying for patients with kidney disease
A study has found that patients with kidney disease face double the risk of dying if they have large waists Continue reading “Large waist can double risk of dying for patients with kidney disease” » More...
‘Home dialysis better than hospital dialysis for kidney patients’
Nephrologists at St. Michael”s Hospital have found more evidence of the benefits of home dialysis for patients with kidney failure Continue reading “‘Home dialysis better than hospital dialysis for More...
Hormone linked to mortality in chronic kidney disease patients
Researchers at the University of Miami have identified a new marker to predict progressive kidney failure, death Continue reading “Hormone linked to mortality in chronic kidney disease patients” » More...
Kidney failure, muscle breakdown linked to kava tea
A study has found that a trendy tea derived from the kava plant can cause kidney failure and muscle breakdown Continue reading “Kidney failure, muscle breakdown linked to kava tea” » More...
Gene key to kidney disease, failure and death identified
A new study has found that a gene called PVT1 may help reduce the kidneys ability to filter blood, leading to kidney disease, failure and death Continue reading “Gene key to kidney disease, failure and death More...
Cholesterol-lowering drug could protect kidneys after surgery
A new study involving an Indian-origin researcher has suggested that taking a cholesterol-lowering drug called statin before having major elective surgery Continue reading “Cholesterol-lowering drug could More...
Scottish scientists grow kidneys in lab
Scottish scientists have made a breakthrough in organ transplantation by successfully growing kidneys in a laboratory Continue reading “Scottish scientists grow kidneys in lab” » More...
Indian docs remove kidney stones from Iraqi man
Iraqi shopkeeper Naeem Musa had braced for a long, painful treatment for stones in both kidneys, Continue reading “Indian docs remove kidney stones from Iraqi man” » More...
