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Research has revealed that the Indian Hedgehog (IHH) protein, produced by specific cells in aged and damaged kidneys, drives scarring in kidneys and hearts, leading to chronic kidney disease (CKD). By blocking IHH or its activating protein TNF, fibrosis in kidney and heart tissues in mice models was reduced, offering potential new treatment pathways for CKD.A new understanding of a protein linked to kidney and heart damage might pave the way for novel treatment strategies for chronic kidney disease, according to recent…

They then administered a single low dose of klotho under each monkey’s skin, raising levels of the protein to those normally present in the animals at birth. Four hours later, researchers had them complete the food-finding task in batches of 20 trials, and the team then retested the monkeys over the next two weeks. Overall, the animals made correct choices more often than they did before receiving the injection. The team tested monkeys on two versions of the task: an easier one, where there were fewer compartments to…

Two months before she died, Tina Turner announced that she had joined an international campaign to support kidney health, revealing that she had put her own life “in danger” by long ignoring her need to treat her kidney disease and its underlying cause — hypertension — with daily therapy and conventional medication. “I have put myself in great danger by refusing to face the reality that I need daily, lifelong therapy with medication,” the legendary singer wrote in on Instagram and in an accompanying story posted in early…

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys gradually lose their ability to function properly. It can be caused by a variety of factors including high blood pressure, diabetes, and genetics. Symptoms of CKD include fatigue, swelling, and difficulty sleeping, and if left untreated, it can progress to end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant.Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered biomarkers that can predict the likelihood of chronic kidney disease in…

Scientists have identified the role an enzyme, crucial to the body’s metabolism, plays in the development of kidney disease, opening the door to new methods of prevention and treatment of this increasingly prevalent, potentially fatal condition.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), kidney disease has risen from being the 13th leading cause of death to the 10th. In 2019, 1.3 million people died from kidney disease, rising from 813,000 in 2000. But it’s often possible to slow or stop kidney disease from…

Actress-singer Selena Gomez will "never ever, ever be more in debt" to anyone than actress Francia Raisa. The 30-year-old singer-and-actress received a kidney transplant from the `Grown-ish` star in 2017 to help combat the health issues she was suffering as a result of auto-immune condition lupus and she`s paid tribute to her "best friend" for her selfless gesture, acknowledging she was "so, so, so lucky", reports `Female First UK`. Speaking on Apple TV+ documentary series `Dear...`, Selena said: "My best friend. Her…

Clear cell renal carcinoma (CCRC) is a type of kidney cancer that is characterized by the presence of clear cells in the tumors. It is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults, accounting for about 70-80% of all kidney cancers. CCRC tends to grow and spread quickly, and it is often diagnosed at later stages when it has already spread to other parts of the body.Researchers have discovered that certain cancer cells express genes that are responsible for blood clotting, which could potentially be targeted with…

According to a new study shows that a serious condition that can cause the kidneys to suddenly stop working could be treated with existing medicines.New research findings reveal that a serious condition that can cause the kidneys to suddenly stop working could be treated with existing medicines.Scientists found that medicines usually used to treat angina and high blood pressure prevented much of the long-term damage to the kidney and cardiovascular system caused by acute kidney injury (AKI). The study, which was conducted…

Selena Gomez has been accused of showing ingratitude to her one-time friend, Francia Raisa, for a series of recent acts that were seen as not fully appreciating Raisa’s “life-saving” gift when she famously donated her kidney to the pop singer in 2017. Gomez found herself the target of criticism, first, because she failed to mention Raisa, a friend since 2007, when she said that Taylor Swift was “her only friend in the industry” during an interview with Rolling Stone, which was published Thursday. When the singer spoke…

Robotic IVC thrombectomy, a kidney surgery for the removal of cancer from the vena cava vein, is in no way inferior to the standard open IVC thrombectomy, a new study has revealed. It suggests that robotic IVC thrombectomy was a highly safe and effective alternative approach. The study was conducted by the researchers at the Mays Cancer Center and Department of Urology at UT Health San Antonio, in the US. The study was published in the Journal of Urology.The effects of kidney cancer are not just limited to kidneys and can…