Innovative approach to enhancing laser lithotripsy for kidney stones
During a procedure known as laser lithotripsy, urologists use a small, video-guided laser to blast painful, potentially damaging…
New imaging technique can map the blood flow of an entire organ in 4D
For the first time, a team of Inserm researchers from the Physics for Medicine Institute (Inserm/ESPCI Paris-PSL/CNRS) has…
Circadian rhythm disruptions may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
As modern lifestyles increasingly challenge the body’s natural circadian rhythm, the American Heart Association is spotlighting the potential…
Blood biomarkers forecast long-term blood pressure improvement after adolescent bariatric surgery
A groundbreaking study published in Hypertension, the journal of the American Heart Association, has identified a set of…
MRI age clocks reveal how each organ ages differently and predict who develops disease or lives longer
By decoding age gaps across the brain, heart, liver, and more, scientists show that no two organs grow…
Low-dose steroids show promise for treating severe kidney inflammation
Will it be possible to treat severe kidney inflammation with fewer drugs in the future? A new study…
Enzyme technology enables first successful blood type conversion in kidney transplant
The first successful human transplant of a kidney converted from blood type A to universal type O used…
Stem cells and organoids offer a new understanding of APOL1 kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 700 million people worldwide and is caused by genetic and environmental…
Discovery reveals hidden differences in herpes virus cultures
Matthew Taylor likened his recently published work alongside doctoral student Gary Dunn to kicking over a rock. Once…
Inactive blood marker SDMA emerges as potential predictor of cardiovascular risk in CKD
When University of Texas at Arlington researcher Paul J. Fadel and his colleagues launched a study on vascular health in…
Genetic risk scores fail to predict survival after diagnosis
New research across seven global biobanks shows that the DNA driving disease onset does not determine survival; instead,…
Study shows prediabetes remission does not always require weight loss
New evidence shows that restoring normal glucose regulation can shield against diabetes even without weight loss, reshaping prevention…