Urine Biomarker Test Improves Prediction of Donor Kidney Outcomes
A Johns Hopkins study reports that adding three urine biomarkers to standard assessments raises the accuracy of predicting deceased donor kidney transplant success from 80% to 86%.
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Kidney Disease Can Be Detected with Specialized Face Mask
Researchers developed a surgical face mask embedded with a breath sensor that can non-invasively detect chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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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.
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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Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis Biomarker Identified
Researchers have identified a biomarker that can be used to diagnose acute tubulointerstitial nephritis, which causes kidney inflammation.
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Chronic Kidney Disease Guidance Released by the AACC
The AACC, in collaboration with the NKF, has released guidance to reduce racial and gender disparities in the care of chronic kidney disease.
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Is CKD Screening for All Over 35 Cost Effective?
Screening all adults in the United States for CKD starting at age 35 could be cost effective for the quality of life-years gained.
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Healthy.io, Boehringer Ingelheim Link Up to Increase Kidney Disease Testing Access
Healthy.io is launching a program with Boehringer Ingelheim that will support at-home testing for patients at risk of chronic kidney disease.
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New Clinical Model Predicts Cardiovascular Risks Among CKD Patients
A new proteomic risk model for cardiovascular disease was found to be more accurate than current methods of measuring cardiac risk
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How Substances in Urine, Blood Predict Kidney Disease Progression
Researchers found that higher levels of certain biomarkers in urine and blood can predict a patient’s risk of chronic 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.
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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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