More than 35 million people in the U.S. have chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition in which the kidneys are damaged and ...

An estimated 42 million people in India suffer from thyroid problems, an autoimmune condition that has grown very common. The most frequent cause is thought to be iodine deficiency brought on by ...

When seen with granular casts, renal tubule epithelial cells are highly predictive of acute tubular necrosis and can help to exclude prerenal acute kidney injury, seen in postoperative patients ...

Kidney stone prevention centers around nutrition and lifestyle improvements. Learn what to eat, drink, avoid, and other ways ...

“Our data suggest SGLT2 inhibition as a safe strategy to prevent kidney stone recurrence in patients with kidney stones ,” Dr Fuster’s team concluded. Other study findings indicate the empagliflozin ...

A STUDY which represents local clinicians’ first attempt to investigate the prevalence of urolithiasis (kidney stones) has shown that the disease is very common in T&T, with a self-reported ...

Findings indicate rising microplastic concentrations in human brains and organs, urging deeper investigation into their ...

such as kidney stones. Once the blockage has cleared, the stent is ready for removal. This procedure takes 1 to 2 minutes and usually takes place in the hospital. In rare cases, doctors perform ...

Research reveals links between dietary fatty acids and kidney stone risk, highlighting the need for targeted dietary ...

Kidney stones, also known as hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys, are becoming more common in children. The condition, while not deadly, can be painful. Kidney stones are ...

Ozempic becomes the first GLP-1 treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease Mario Tama/Getty The Food and Drug Administration has approved Ozempic to reduce the ...

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