Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have identified abatacept (also known as Orencia), a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, as a potential treatment for FSGS. All five patients in the study showed signs of improvement after taking the drug. Four of the patients in danger of losing their transplanted kidneys were treated successfully and a fifth patient … Continue reading Repurposed Drug as First Targeted Treatment for FSGS
Citrus Fruit Compound Naringenin Could Prevent PKD Cysts
A team of scientists in England has found that naringenin, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound in grapefruit, oranges and tomatoes, could be the basis for a promising new treatment for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Using a single-celled amoeba, they found that naringenin inhibits PKD cysts by regulating levels of the PKD2 protein (also known as … Continue reading Citrus Fruit Compound Naringenin Could Prevent PKD Cysts
Hormones from Bone Marrow Stem Cells May One Day Treat Kidney Disease
Scientists from St. Michael’s Hospital in Canada have found that hormones secreted from bone marrow stem cells may be beneficial in treating chronic kidney disease and heart failure. These unidentified hormones have healing effects similar to adult stem cells, but present a safer alternative, given that stem cells can sometimes cause tumors to grow. Because … Continue reading Hormones from Bone Marrow Stem Cells May One Day Treat Kidney Disease
Fighting Inflammation Key to Improved Survival in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Researchers from Keele University and Cardiff University in the UK have uncovered the link between systemic and peritoneal inflammation and PD patient survival. In peritoneal dialysis (PD), the peritoneum, a semi-permeable membrane in the abdomen, is used to filter the wastes, salts, and excess fluids from the bloodstream. According to the statistics, only 1 PD patient … Continue reading Fighting Inflammation Key to Improved Survival in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Researchers Target Muscle Wasting in Chronic Kidney Disease
A new study from Baylor College of Medicine and an international team of researchers may one day lead to an effective treatment for muscle loss associated with chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. Until now, scientists have been unable to pinpoint the cause of muscle wasting, which can increase the risk of death in these … Continue reading Researchers Target Muscle Wasting in Chronic Kidney Disease
Phillip Palmer Invitational to Raise Funds for Pediatric Transplant Research
Calling all golfers and golf enthusiasts! Our friend and supporter, ABC7 Eyewitness news anchor Phillip Palmer, is hosting the Phillip Palmer Invitational Tournament on Monday, October 7, 2013. There’s still time to sign up to play at the only Nicklaus Design golf course in Los Angeles and as a golfer, you have a chance to … Continue reading Phillip Palmer Invitational to Raise Funds for Pediatric Transplant Research