It is also linked with abnormalities or inherited disorders like polycystic ... of the kidney. He recommends early detection of kidney abnormalities through regular ultrasound and genetic testing in ...

My mom had barely entered the recovery room at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center when I began bombarding her with questions. The nurses wouldn’t tell me, I told her. I needed to know if it ...

Researchers in Israel have tested a potential treatment for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs. The study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, examined the effects of ...

A team of geneticists from Rutgers University has made a discovery that could lead to new therapies for polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder affecting over 12.4 million people ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder whereby a large number of cysts develop primarily within the kidneys, but also in other organs. PKD can be autosomal dominant (one mutated ...

For patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder that ravages the waste-removing organ with cysts, dialysis and transplantation are among the only treatments.

Currently, the drug is in the Phase I stage of Clinical trial evaluation for the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. RGLS8429 is a novel, next-generation oligonucleotide for ...

Adjusting or stopping these medications entirely may reverse kidney damage, but this form of kidney disease cannot always ... with her husband and their dog, Chicken Nugget.

Feline kidney disease is the most common cause of death in geriatric cats. Unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed until symptoms are advanced. Fortunately, researchers and vets are finding more ...

Even after surgery, injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) often lead to chronic pain and reduced mobility, with ...

For the African American community, this oversight can be particularly dangerous regarding two serious health conditions: kidney disease and endometriosis. Both conditions disproportionately ...