From BBC News April 12, 2010 An international team of researchers has identified 20 genes related to kidney function and the production and secretion of creatinine that could explain more about the causes and biology of chronic kidney disease. This is a great breakthrough, but there is still more research to do! Scientists Hail Revolutionary … Continue reading Scientists Hail Revolutionary Kidney Gene Find
Pycnogenol Improves Blood Flow to the Kidneys
From Medical News Today March 5, 2010 According to a new study, the plant extract Pycnogenol, which comes from the bark of a French pine tree, fights kidney damage caused by high blood pressure and improves blood flow to the kidneys. After taking Pycnogenol in combination with the blood pressure medication Rampiril, hypertensive patients with … Continue reading Pycnogenol Improves Blood Flow to the Kidneys
Haifa Scientists’ Find May Help Millions
From The Jerusalem Post February 12, 2010 Israeli researchers have uncovered new genetic data to help explain the high rates of kidney disease among people of African descent. Haifa Scientists’ Find May Help Millions
Protein Levels in Urine Help Predict Kidney Function
From Healing Well February 2, 2010 Researchers recommend tests to assess protein levels in the urine as well as standard serum creatinine tests to more accurately predict kidney function and risk of clinical outcomes including kidney failure and death. Protein Levels in Urine Help Predict Kidney Function
Study Shows Diets High In Sodium And Artificially Sweetened Soda Linked To Kidney Function Decline
From Medical News Today November 2, 2009 In an 11 year study of 3000 women, researchers link diets high in sodium and soda to a decline in kidney function. Study Shows Diets High In Sodium And Artificially Sweetened Soda Linked To Kidney Function Decline
Kidney Donors Have Normal Life Span, Study Finds
From Los Angeles Times January 29, 2009 A long-term study from University of Minnesota Medical School finds that kidney donors have normal life spans and fewer kidney problems than the general population, possibly because of careful health screening prior to donation. Kidney Donors Have a Normal Life Span, Study Finds