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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.
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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.
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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Rhabdo is Rare But Potentially Fatal. Here’s Why Fitness Experts Fear a Rise in Cases This Summer.
Rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo for short) is a sometimes fatal condition caused by overexertion that results in overtaxed muscle cells bursting and dying, releasing toxins into the body. Experts worry many people returning to the gym after a COVID-19 pandemic hiatus might push themselves too hard and wind up diagnosed with rhabdo, reports the Washington Post.
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Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence to Determine Extent of Damage in Kidney Disease
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine have developed a novel AI tool to predict the grade of IFTA for chronic kidney disease.
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A Call to Action to Address Racial Inequities in Medical Tests
A perspective article published in CJASN examines how the use of race in calculating kidney function, as well as other aspects of health, can cause harm to patients.
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bioMérieux Gets CE marking for NephroCheck Test on Vidas
The NephroCheck test relies on the detection of two urinary biomarkers: TIMP-2 and IGFBP-7. Both are produced by stressed kidney cells before the onset of AKI.
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Avacta Generates Highly Specific Affimer Reagents for Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test
Multiple highly specific binders have been generated that bind to the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 and do not crossreact with other closely related viruses.
Read MoreCDC References Standards for Recommended Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Personnel during Coronavirus Outbreak
The guidance outlines scientific evidence and information on national and international standards, test methods, and specifications for fluid-resistant and impermeable gowns and coveralls used in healthcare.
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FDA Clears Lumipulse G Whole PTH Assay
Fujirebio’s latest offering is a third-generation assay that accurately measures biologically active parathyroid hormone levels resulting from disorders of calcium metabolism.
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