Kidney : Science World Report

Aug 11, 2016 09:12 PM EDT

Medicine Breakthrough: 57Year-Old Kidney Still Functional 43 Years Post Transplant; Centennial Kidney Possible!

A transplanted kidney is believed to continue its function for around two decades even after transplant.

Feb 16, 2016 08:57 AM EST

The First-Ever Artificial Kidney Created with a Microchip

A microchip has been used to build the first ever artificial kidney. Scientists are building an implantable, artificial kidney with microchip filters and living kidney cells that can be powered by a patient's own heart.

Jan 28, 2016 11:30 PM EST

Kidney Drug Helps Survival Rate In Transplant Recipients

Researchers at Emory University and the University of California San Francisco discovered that the drug belatacept, also sold as Nulojix, works better in organ survival of kidney transplant recipients.

Dec 29, 2015 07:40 PM EST

Even Slightly Elevated Blood Sugar Levels Linked To Kidney Damage

Even slightly elevated blood sugar levels may be linked to kidney damage, according to a recent study.

Nov 26, 2015 09:29 PM EST

PMS May Increase Risk Of High Blood Pressure

PMS may be a sign of high blood pressure in the future, according to a recent study.

Nov 13, 2015 12:14 PM EST

Dietary Potassium May Help Prevent Kidney, Heart Problems In Diabetics

Dietary potassium may help prevent kidney and heart problems in diabetics, according to a recent study.

Nov 09, 2015 10:32 PM EST

Rare Kidney Cancer In Children Caused By Genetic Mutation

Wilms tumor'--a rare kidney cancer that occurs in children--is the result of a genetic mutation in a gene called REST, researchers believe.

Jul 07, 2015 12:22 PM EDT

Researchers Are Still Learning Why The Aging Body Produces So Little Proteins

Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have identified how the kidney cells' self-destruct messages are spread by finding what may lead to improved kidney function in the elderly.

Jun 12, 2015 08:24 AM EDT

Vitamin D Can Help Children With Chronic Kidney Disease

New findings published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN) reveal that maintaining normal vitamin D levels is critical in preserving kidney function in children dealing with the issue. Furthermore, the study points out how adding a vitamin D supplement to already existing tre...

Jun 01, 2015 06:32 PM EDT

Kidney Function May Predict Risk Of Heart Disease

New findings published in Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology show that kidney disease might be a good indicator of heart disease.

Feb 23, 2015 10:39 PM EST

A Diet High In Red Meat May Be Linked To Kidney Failure

New findings published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology show that a diet high in animal proteins, or red meat, can worsen the progression of the health problem.

Nov 16, 2014 09:58 PM EST

Gum Disease May Increase The Risk Of Kidney Disease

African Americans with gum disease may deal with an increased risk of kidney disease, according to recent findings presented at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2014 November 11¬-16 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.