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Kidney Failure
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Hot climates worsen chronic kidney disease outcomes
Chronic kidney disease patients living in the hottest countries experienced an additional 8% drop in kidney function each…
Gene therapy and glycoside drugs offer new hope for polycystic kidney disease treatment
Researchers have shown that dangerous cysts, which form over time in polycystic kidney disease (PKD), can be prevented…
Focusing on rare conditions could reduce kidney disease burden
Focusing on rare conditions could significantly reduce the burden of kidney disease on both patients and the NHS,…
New research identifies potential drug target to prevent kidney failure
A new study found that retinoic acid receptors (RARa) in the proximal tubules of the kidney play a…
New Medicare payment model challenges dialysis facilities serving patients with high social risk
A new study of more than 2,000 dialysis facilities randomized to a new Medicare payment model aimed to…
Cedars-Sinai researchers discover why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring
Cedars-Sinai investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kidney…