Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a commonly inherited disorder in humans, with a frequency of 1 in 100 in the general population. ADPKD is caused by mutations in PKD1 gene (85%) ...

A NASA satellite has spotted frozen "kidney beans" on Mars' sand dunes trapped in place until springtime. Photographing them can help us determine if there was ever enough water on Mars to sustain ...

and TGF-α are crucial intermediates between AngII signal and EGFR transactivation during kidney diseases, and we identify a new therapeutic target.

Atumelnant is currently in development for congenital adrenal hyperplasia ... conditions such as hyperparathyroidism, polycystic kidney disease, Graves’ disease (including thyroid eye disease ...

“It is a hard battle to win — but we hope to stay one step ahead of the diseases.” The prone primate is one small part of the stuttering global hunt for “Disease X” — an as yet unknown ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an umbrella term used to describe a longstanding disease or condition that causes the progressive loss of kidney (renal) function. Symptoms vary, depending on the stage ...

The prevalence of pregnancy in congenital heart disease (CHD) is increasing. Maternal complications of pregnancy include stroke, heart failure, and arrhythmia. Maternal lesion complexity, unrepaired ...

While they rarely cause permanent damage if treated by a healthcare professional, they can raise a person’s risk of developing chronic kidney disease. And, they’re pretty common, with cases on ...

As a chronic condition, kidney failure is the final stage of chronic kidney disease. Medical professionals also refer to it as end stage renal disease (ESRD) or end stage kidney disease (ESKD).

Introduction: The Swiss allocation system for kidney transplantation has evolved ... causes of ESKD (classified in 9 different diagnoses: congenital and hereditary diseases; diabetic nephropathy; ...