A team of researchers led by investigators from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has identified the stem cells responsible for calcium buildup in the arteries, a major problem for kidney disease patients. Found in the outer layers of the arteries, Gli1 positive stem cells have the ability to change cell type depending on … Continue reading Gli1 Stem Cells Could Stop Major Killer of Kidney Patients
New Research Findings on Diabetic Kidney Disease
A new study from the University of Washington reveals that though diabetic kidney disease rates have remained fairly stable in the U.S., the disease has changed course. While researchers found a lower prevalence of albuminuria, they were perplexed to find an increase in reduced kidney function. – U.S. Diabetic Kidney Disease Rate Unchanged A recent study has shown … Continue reading New Research Findings on Diabetic Kidney Disease
New Kidney Stone Treatment Breakthrough
Research from a team of investigators, including University of Houston scientists, could lead to a new treatment to prevent calcium oxalate kidney stones. HCA (hydroxycitrate), a natural fruit extract available as a supplement, could represent the first breakthrough in decades, with the potential to not only stop the growth of calcium oxalate crystals, but dissolve them. The researchers compared … Continue reading New Kidney Stone Treatment Breakthrough
DASH Diet for Blood Pressure Protects Kidneys, Too
New research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shows that the DASH diet, originally designed to lower blood pressure, also reduces the risk of kidney disease. The DASH diet (short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which is known to help with weight loss, heart health and chronic disease prevention, consists of high quantities of … Continue reading DASH Diet for Blood Pressure Protects Kidneys, Too
D-Amino Acids May Give Clues to Kidney Disease Progression
Japanese researchers from Osaka and Kyushu Universities have uncovered biomarkers that could identify chronic kidney disease patients at risk of progressing to kidney failure. Earlier studies have found a correlation between kidney function and D-amino acids. These somewhat elusive mirror images of L-amino acids have been found in trace amounts in the blood, but they are difficult … Continue reading D-Amino Acids May Give Clues to Kidney Disease Progression
Early Warning Sign of Kidney Injury Found in Kids
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School have found high levels of toxins and a kidney injury biomarker in children in Mexico exposed to contaminated water. Urine samples of 107 children revealed arsenic and chromium at extremely high levels, well above the safety limits for adults. The arsenic probably came from contaminated tap water, but more research … Continue reading Early Warning Sign of Kidney Injury Found in Kids