Modifiable risk factors such as obesity, smoking, lack of exercise, diabetes and hypertension are projected to be one of the main drivers of a steep rise in kidney cancer cases, doubling the amount worldwide over the next ...
Sep 26, 2025
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Heat and constant exposure to toxic metals and metalloids can be a dangerous combination for the kidneys of agricultural workers, a new University of Arizona study found.
Sep 25, 2025
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More than 4 million people worldwide have end-stage kidney disease that requires hemodialysis, a treatment in which a machine filters waste from the blood. Hemodialysis is a precursor to kidney transplant. To prepare for ...
Sep 24, 2025
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A study involving more than half a million adults has confirmed that the combination of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic conditions, collectively known as cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) syndrome, substantially ...
Sep 23, 2025
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The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) today released its latest Kidney Health Guidance (KHG) addressing how potassium and phosphorus additives impact health risks (hyperkalemia and CKD-mineral and bone disorder) for people ...
Sep 18, 2025
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More than a third of the world's population is affected by metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, the most common chronic liver disease in the world.
Sep 18, 2025
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New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Vienna (15–19 Sept), reveals type 2 diabetes (T2D) as a critical factor in chronic disease accumulation, particularly ...
Sep 17, 2025
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A USC Stem Cell-led research team has achieved a major step forward in the effort to build mouse and human synthetic kidneys. In a new paper published in Cell Stem Cell, the scientists describe generating more mature and ...
Sep 17, 2025
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A new drug has shown unprecedented promise in lowering blood pressure and preventing the progression of kidney disease for people with hard-to-treat hypertension. The medication, baxdrostat, reduces the levels of a hormone ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Chronic kidney disease is a growing health concern affecting about 1 in 10 Swedes. The condition involves a gradual decline in kidney function, which can lead to the need for dialysis or transplantation.
Sep 16, 2025
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