Top Kidney Research Breakthroughs of the Week 2/10/11

Here are two top kidney research breakthroughs that would compliment dialysis and one, involving a study of zebra fish, which could eliminate the need for dialysis and transplantation altogether!

The biological artificial kidneys described in this Medical Minute audio segment wouldn’t eliminate dialysis altogether, but they have fascinating potential. – Investigators Developing Biological Artificial Kidneys

This breakthrough would provide new hope for dialysis patients with unhealthy veins. – Bioengineered Veins Could Be Used for Dialysis

Zebra fish may show us how to regenerate diseased human kidneys. – Adult Stem Cells Found in Fish

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