Using human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived kidney organoids, researchers from Science Tokyo uncovered how abnormal ...

A new study found an association between hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) use and early and long-term benefits on kidney function in people with lupus nephritis, (LN, lupus-related kidney disease). HCQ (known ...

Unvaccinated patients were 5.54 times more likely to die in the hospital. Patients vaccinated against COVID-19 who caught the virus -- and were hospitalized with reduced kidney function -- had better ...

Robotic and minimally invasive kidney cancer surgery may reduce pain, shorten recovery time and preserve kidney function, according to Dr. Armine Smith. Robotic and minimally invasive surgery for ...

The kidneys serve as the body’s primary filtration system, removing waste products and maintaining proper fluid balance. When alcohol enters the bloodstream, these vital organs bear significant ...

The drug tirzepatide improved kidney function and cardiovascular outcomes among patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) compared with placebo at one year, ...

Heart failure patients treated with finerenone (Kerendia; Bayer AG) are more likely to have an early decline in kidney function than those treated with placebo, but the decline should not be construed ...

Older adults with multiple chronic conditions may face a high risk of kidney function decline, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. In the study, ...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) do not appear to worsen kidney function compared with the histamine 2 receptor blocker ranitidine based on two measures, a large cohort study from Spain finds. In fact, ...

Researches made major strides toward the creation of artificial kidney tissue by demonstrating an undiscovered mechanism behind kidney development and a novel technique for culturing kidney cells, ...

The ORIGIN 3 trial is on track to announce topline results in the second quarter of 2025. These data were published in a manuscript in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Get access to ...

Katie Palmer covers telehealth, clinical artificial intelligence, and the health data economy — with an emphasis on the impacts of digital health care for patients, providers, and businesses. You can ...