New research from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore reveals a link between end stage renal disease and frequent drinking of diet sodas. In this general population study, people who drank more than seven diet soft drinks a week faced an 83% higher risk of ESRD compared to those who consumed less than … Continue reading ESRD Linked to Drinking Diet Soda
Researchers Isolate Human Kidney Progenitor Cells
Scientists from the Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have made an exciting discovery, isolating human kidney progenitor cells without genetic manipulation using a novel in vivo technique. These nephrogenic progenitor cells (NPs) give rise to mature nephrons, the key filtering units in the kidney. Although scientists have studied NPs in mice, this breakthrough in … Continue reading Researchers Isolate Human Kidney Progenitor Cells
Gli1 Stem Cells Could Stop Major Killer of Kidney Patients
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