Scientists studying the effects of heart attack on kidney function recently made an unexpected discovery: Heart attacks actually provide short-term protection for the kidneys from subsequent acute ...

Amorphous silica is a common mineral used in the manufacturing of products ranging from toothpaste to semiconductors. Though it has generally been considered safe, new research in rats demonstrates ...

A surprising finding has revealed that the kidneys may control water retention through an additional pathway beyond the one ...

The milestone marks a significant step forward for a technology designed to address one of healthcare's most persistent challenges. Millions of patients worldwide rely on treatments that primarily ...

Receipt of female hormones appeared to lead to protective vasodilation in nephrons. Male hormone use appeared to induce subclinical kidney stress. A prospective observational study of transgender ...

An image of a mouse kidney glomerulus taken on a fluorescence microscope showing cell nuclei in blue, the PIEZO2 gene in magenta, and the renin gene in green. Each dot represents a single mRNA ...

Doctors say many adults repeat it every day without realizing how hydration, heat and routine can affect kidney health over ...

AKI — Increase in serum creatinine ≥0.3 mg/dl within 48 hr or increase ≥1.5 times baseline level Increase in serum creatinine ≥0.3 mg/dl within 48 hr or increase ≥1.5 times baseline level, which is ...

The implementation of the various training programs has built a culture of community for Cardio-Renal researchers and clinicians at UAB. Notably, several of our training programs are supported with ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly as your body’s filtration system, processing roughly 200 quarts of blood daily to remove waste and excess fluid. Despite their vital importance, kidney problems often ...