UCSF researchers have designed a model filtration system that could offer a new approach to treating patients suffering from end-stage renal disease, potentially removing the need for a clinic-based ...
Researchers have developed the first model of kidney filtration in the lab that accurately mimics human kidney physiology. The model represents a leap in chronic kidney disease research and could help ...
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Complement 3 glomerulopathy is a rare disease caused by a buildup of proteins in the kidneys. The prognosis and life expectancy for C3G depends on the disease ...
The kidneys play a vital role in determining health and lifespan. Their primary function is to eliminate waste products and surplus fluids from the body via urine. This intricate process of excretion ...
A fast-aging fish is giving scientists a rare, accelerated look at how kidneys grow old—and how a common drug may slow that ...