BioPorto Highlights FDA-Cleared ProNephro AKI Test Amid Growing Focus on Kidney Injury Biomarkers
Company showcases FDA-cleared ProNephro AKI test as acute kidney injury remains key focus for laboratory medicine professionals.
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High-Tech Kidney Disease Urine Test in Development
Researchers have developed a novel metasurface biosensor platform that improves the detection and monitoring of chronic kidney disease.
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This Blood Test May Predict Heart, Kidney Risk for Those With Diabetes
A simple blood test may predict the risk of progressive heart and kidney disease in people with Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.
New Paper Highlights Utility of Natera’s Genetic Test Panel for Kidney Disease Management
Natera detailed a paper highlighting the clinical utility of its comprehensive kidney gene panel Renasight in aiding kidney disease diagnosis.
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How Genetic Testing for Chronic Kidney Disease Improves Transplant Success
Broad-based genetic testing gives clinicians better insights into chronic kidney disease, improving the odds of a good transplant outcome.
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Personalized Kidney Screening for Type 1 Diabetes Patients Could Detect Disease Earlier, Study Finds
A personalized approach to kidney disease screening for type 1 diabetes patients may reduce the time chronic kidney disease goes undetected.
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Researchers Identify Early Diagnosis Tool for Childhood Kidney Disease
A team of researchers identified a new technique that can detect damage to children’s kidneys earlier than current tests
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AI–Based Model Predicts Risk of Acute Kidney Injury
Acute kidney injury is common in patients in the ICU. Predicting which patients are at risk helps clinicians take preventive measures.
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New Research May Help Curb Racial Disparities in Kidney Disease Diagnosis, Treatment
Research shows that removing a race modifier from a formula used to diagnose kidney disease may lead to equitable care for Black patients.
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This COVID Kidney Injury is Significantly Underdiagnosed
Millions of COVID patients may have undiagnosed acute kidney injury, a condition where the kidneys fail to filter waste from the blood.
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New Liver & Kidney Disease Identified
Researchers established the inherited condition, TULP3-related ciliopathy, which causes kidney and liver failure in children and adults.
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This Genetic Testing Method May Reduce Kidney Disease Risk for African Americans
In 2010, scientists discovered that African Americans born with a certain gene have a higher risk for experiencing chronic kidney disease.
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Nova Biomedical Launches Improved Kidney Function Screening Tool
Nova Biomedical’s tool improves kidney care through improved kidney function screening and early kidney disease detection.
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SelfDecode Observes National Kidney Month with Free Kidney Health DNA Report
SelfDecode is providing people with the opportunity to gain insight regarding their genetic predisposition for health issues.
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Blood Metabolites Associated with Coffee Consumption May Affect Kidney Disease Risk
Metabolites in the blood whose levels are altered by coffee consumption and may contribute to risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
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AI Penalties Lead to Better Diagnoses, Study Says
Giving a big penalty to an algorithm for false negatives results in much better precision, UJ researchers find.
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Task Force Outlines Race-Free Approach to Diagnosing Kidney Diseases
The National Kidney Foundation and the American Society of Nephrology have outlined a new race-free approach to diagnosing kidney disease.
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Protein in Urine Screening Test Under Utilized
Despite their higher risk of chronic kidney disease, people with hypertension or diabetes usually are not given a protein in the urine test.
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