A recent study has established a connection between high blood pressure and early structural changes in the kidneys with results indicating that hypertension can lead to damage in kidney cells ...

Except this time, instead of preparing a game plan for an opponent, he will make the trip to Ascension St. Vincent Hospital to undergo a life-saving kidney transplant. There are nerves ...

The kidney is a central organ of the mammalian ... Finally, The most proximal part develops into glomeruli under the control of genes such as WT1 and LMX1B.

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is characterized by the deposition of IgA1-containing immune complexes in the glomerular mesangium. The pathogenesis follows a 4-hit cascade: ...

Kidney stones under 6 millimeters (one-fourth inch) in size will usually pass on their own, but certain home remedies can make them easier and less painful to pass. The most important thing is to ...

Panelists discuss how immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy diagnosis requires kidney biopsy with immunofluorescence showing dominant or codominant IgA deposits in the mesangium, often accompanied by ...

April 3, 2025 -- A new drug has received a quick federal nod for adults with a serious kidney disorder known as primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). The drug is a once-daily nonsteroidal ...

Grey’s Anatomy is not the longest-running one (that honour belongs to General Hospital, saving lives since 1963). But it is one of the biggest, with a historical weekly audience figure of 37.9mn ...

Here's an update on Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey, and more of the medical drama's stars.