A conserved signaling axis linking Drosophila adipose tissue to nephrocyte function reveals how obesity can drive kidney dysfunction and points to new opportunities for therapeutic intervention.

The FDA has authorized Mayo Clinic to offer mesenchymal stem cells as part of the Regenerative Nephrology Compassionate Use Program. This is an expanded access program.

A recent study published in Engineering has shed new light on the role of the protein NSUN2 in the development of cardiac ...

Commonly known for their potential role in treating UTIs, cranberries may also support heart health, digestion, blood sugar levels, and more. Here's what to know—and how to incorporate more of them ...

Recently, my primary care physician spotted some abnormal numbers related to my kidney function. He suspects that this is related to lisinopril. As a result, he decreased my daily dosage to just 10 mg ...

However, in people with blockages to both the renal arteries, lisinopril can dangerously drop blood flow to the nephrons. So, ...

I am concerned about the higher blood pressure levels and the potential negative effects on my heart condition ...

Being a high-functioning person can often feel like invincibility. Here are three symptoms that prove even the most productive ones aren’t immune to burnout. High-functioning people often look like ...

Three years ago, the FDA found so many violations at a Nephron Pharmaceuticals manufacturing facility that the U.S. regulator admitted in a warning letter the issues were so numerous they couldn’t all ...

The medical-grade glove manufacturing plant that was an expansion of Nephron, one of the largest companies in the Midlands, owes Lexington County nearly $1 million in overdue property taxes despite ...

The human kidney, a bean-shaped organ, comprises a renal cortex (outer layer), a renal medulla (inner layer), and nephrons (functional units) that filter blood, with the filtered fluid becoming ...

The human kidney is a masterclass in biological engineering. Responsible for filtering approximately 50 gallons of blood daily, this vital organ performs more than waste removal. Through processes ...