First full characterization of kidney microbiome unlocks potential to prevent kidney stones, reveals study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 Dec 2024 8:45 PM ISTCleveland Clinic researchers have found definitive proof of a kidney microbiome that influences renal health and kidney stone formation, demonstrating...
Study reveals Pathogenic role of dental caries-causing bacteria in IgA nephropathy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Dec 2024 9:00 PM ISTThe kidneys act as a filtering system in the human body that help in the removal of excess fluids and unwanted wastes from the bloodstream....
Karnataka Health Minister Rao Unveils Book on Preventing Chronic Kidney Disease Kajal Rajput23 Oct 2024 12:30 PM ISTBengaluru: Karnataka's Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, launched a new book on Monday that investigates the key factors...
Kidney transplantation between donors and recipients with HIV safe, suggests NEJM study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Oct 2024 8:15 PM ISTKidney transplantation from deceased donors with HIV (HIV D+) to recipients with HIV (HIV R+) was safe and comparable to kidney transplantation from...
COVID-19 linked to increased risk of acute kidney disorders, reveals new study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 Oct 2024 8:00 PM ISTResearchers from West China Hospital, Sichuan University, have conducted a study revealing a significant association between COVID-19 and acute kidney...
St John's Medical College Hospital unveils dialysis unit for Children Kajal Rajput26 Sept 2024 9:30 AM ISTBengaluru: The department of pediatric nephrology, St John's Medical College and Hospital has launched a child-friendly dialysis unit to cater to the...
FDA approves Sparsentan for proteinuria reduction in IgAN Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Sept 2024 5:00 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval to sparsentan (Filspari) for reduction of proteinuria in adults with IgAN at risk of...
Study: Mycophenolate Mofetil and Steroid as Alternative for Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy Treatment Nidhi Srivastava7 Aug 2024 9:30 PM ISTIndia: An article published in The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India found that both mycophenolate mofetil combined with steroids and...
Journal Club: Impact of Stress, Anxiety, Depression on Chronic Kidney Disease and its Effects on Quality of Life Dr. Nandita Mohan16 July 2024 11:54 AM ISTStress, anxiety, and depression moderately impact the QOL for CKD patients, reports a recent article published in the Global Journal of Medical...
SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 receptor agonists combo tied to additional heart and kidney benefits: Lancet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 July 2024 8:15 PM ISTNew research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) is...
To regenerate the kidney, please don't pass the salt, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 July 2024 9:00 PM ISTA loss of salt and body fluid can stimulate kidney regeneration and repair in mice, according to a NIH-funded study led by USC Stem Cell scientist...
SGLT2 inhibitors may Safely Reduce Progression of Kidney Disease in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: ADA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Jun 2024 8:00 AM ISTToday, findings from the ATTEMPT study, showed that a low-dose of SGLT2 inhibitor could safely be given to youth and adolescents with type 1 diabetes...
