Quest Diagnostics Completes Acquisition of Clinical Testing Assets from Fresenius Medical Care
With the acquisition, Quest will now provide dialysis lab testing for independent clinics that were previously served by Spectra Laboratories.
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New Biomarkers Found to Predict Kidney Failure in Type 1 Diabetes Patients
Researchers discovered biomarkers that can predict kidney failure in type 1 diabetes patients, potentially providing early detection methods.
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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.
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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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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