Antibiotic May Help Prevent Heart Vessel Hardening in Kidney Disease
Researchers discovered that an antibiotic called ceftriaxone might help prevent dangerous calcium buildup in blood vessels for people with chronic kidney …
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Rare Parathyroid Tumor Found in Chest of Kidney Patient
Doctors discovered an unusual case of a 66-year-old woman with kidney disease who developed a rare tumor in her parathyroid gland—a small gland that controls …
Read MoreKidney Disease Makes Tendons Weaker and More Likely to Tear
Researchers discovered that chronic kidney disease—a condition where kidneys don't work properly—weakens the tough cords that connect muscles to bones, called …
Read MoreSpecial Cheese With Probiotics Doesn't Help Kidney Disease Bone Loss
Researchers tested whether a special cheese containing helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus acidophilus could protect bones in animals with chronic kidney …
Read MoreKidney Transplants Help Fix Bone Problems in Most Patients
When people get a new kidney through transplant, their bones often get healthier. Researchers looked at 179 people who received kidney transplants over 9 years …
Read MoreWhy Kidney Disease Causes Bone Problems: A New Discovery
When kidneys stop working properly, bones become weaker and fatty tissue builds up in the bone marrow. Scientists wanted to understand why this happens. Using …
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