Iron accumulation: a new insight into fibrotic diseases
Fibrosis is associated with various chronic and life-threatening conditions, including pulmonary fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases, among…
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Most accurate test to date developed to measure biological ageing
A team of European researchers has developed a new test that can accurately measure biological ageing in a clinical setting.…
What do the kidneys do and what is kidney disease?
Kidneys are essential. Kidneys are crucial. Kidneys are vital. Find out what they do and what happens when they stop…
Slowing cardiac hypertrophy in dialysis patients
Patients with chronic kidney dysfunction frequently develop thickening of the heart muscle, so-called left ventricular hypertrophy. This is particularly pronounced…
Bioprinting mini-kidneys
Bioprinting mini-kidneys: Researchers have used cutting edge technology to bioprint miniature human kidneys in the lab, paving the way for…
Simple Blood Test Could Better Predict Kidney Disease & Cardiovascular Risk
Researchers have found a better way to test for kidney disease using a simple blood test that is affordable and…