How Injured Kidney Cells Trigger Scarring: A New Discovery
Researchers discovered how kidney damage spreads and causes scarring, a major problem in chronic kidney disease. They found that when kidney tubules (tiny …
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Ancient Chinese Medicine Shows Promise for Kidney Disease
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal medicine called Yi-Shen-Hua-Shi on mice with kidney disease to understand how it works. The treatment improved …
Read MoreHow a Hormone Called Aldosterone May Damage Your Kidneys
Scientists studied how a hormone in your body called aldosterone might harm your kidneys by causing scarring. Using mice and human cells in the lab, …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Kidney Disease But Needs Careful Monitoring
Researchers investigated whether a drug called fedratinib, currently used to treat a blood disorder, might help patients with chronic kidney disease—a serious …
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