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Study Finds GLP-1 Meds Can Also Help the Kidneys
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 26, 2024
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The potential health benefits of GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss meds keep piling up: New research shows they may also shield your kidneys from harm.
In the largest study to date on the effects of the drugs on the kidneys, researchers found GLP-1s help the protect the org...
Diabetes & Kidney Trouble Can Bring Heart Disease Decades Earlier
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 11, 2024
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People with both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease face a heart health double-whammy, a new study says.
Women, Men on Kidney Dialysis Face Different Heart Risks
- November 8, 2024
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Women have a higher risk of heart failure and stroke than men while undergoing dialysis for kidney failure, a new study shows.
However, women also have a lower overall...
Ozempic Curbs Kidney Disease in Obese People Without Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 28, 2024
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The weight-loss drug Ozempic can guard against kidney disease in obese people, a new study shows.
Patients taking semaglutide -- the active agent in Ozempic and Wegovy -- had as ...
Kidney Transplants Safe When Donor, Recipient Both HIV-Positive
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2024
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People living with HIV who need a kidney can rest assured that outcomes are similar whether their kidney donor was also HIV-positive or not, a new study finds.
One- and three-year survival was the same, regardless of the donor's HIV status, as were the rate of serious si...
Ozempic Can Prevent Heart Trouble in Folks With Kidney Issues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2024
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Ozempic and Wegovy can prevent heart problems in overweight and obese people, particularly if they also suffer from kidney disease, a new clinical trial shows.
The drugs’ a...
It's Safer to Donate a Kidney Now Than at Any Time in History
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2024
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The risk of death associated with donating a kidney is at an all-time low, a new study finds.
A kidney donor’s risk -- already small a decade ago -- is now lower by ...
Is Dialysis Always Warranted for End-Stage Kidney Failure?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2024
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Some seniors with end-stage kidney failure who are too sick for a transplant should probably skip dialysis because the health trade-offs aren't worth it, a new study says.
Seniors who started dialysis immediately after diagnosis with kidney failure only lived an average ...
Fruits, Vegetables Lower Your Body's Acid Levels, Boosting Health
- Angelina Livigni HealthDay Reporter
- August 12, 2024
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An apple a day, along with a healthy serving of vegetables, could become a first line of treatment for hypertension, new research suggests.
Diet plays a large role in overall health, and the study confirmed that a
Second Recipient of Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Has Died
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2024
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The second person to receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig has died, surgeons at NYU Langone Health announced Tuesday.
The 54-year-old patient, Lisa Pisano, had both kidney failure and
Surgeons Perform a U.S. First: Kidney Transplant in Awake Patient
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 24, 2024
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John Nicolas was deep into kidney transplant surgery when he decided to ask his doctors if they'd started yet.
"At one point during surgery, I recall asking, 'Should I be expecting the spinal anesthesia to kick in?'"Nicolas, 28, recalled in a news release. "They had alre...
Kidney Trouble Could Mean Tooth Loss for Older Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 12, 2024
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Older women with chronic kidney disease might wind up losing so many teeth they aren't able to chew and talk effectively, a new study warns.
Postmenopausal women with kidney disease are about 40% more likely to have fewer than 20 teeth, the minimum number needed to adequ...
Any Trip to Mars Might Destroy Astronaut's Kidneys: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 12, 2024
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Mankind is eyeing Mars as its next grand expedition, but the human body might not be capable of dealing with such a journey, a new study warns.
It's very likely that an astronaut's kidneys could be permanently damaged by cosmic radiation during a years-long mission to Ma...
Transplanted Pig Kidney Is Removed From Woman Who Received It
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2024
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A woman who was the second person to ever receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig has had the transplanted organ removed due to complications linked to a heart pump she is using, her doctors said.
Lisa Pisano, 54, remains hospitalized and has been transferred ba...
Ozempic Lowers Odds for Death, Illness in People With Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2024
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Ozempic provides a wide variety of health benefits for people with kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, a major clinical trial has found.
The drug significantly reduces the risk o...
First Pig Kidney Recipient Dies Almost Two Months After Transplant
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2024
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Rick Slayman, the first person to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig, has died nearly two months after having the historic surgery.
About 90% of U.S. Adults Are On the Way to Heart Disease
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2024
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Nine of 10 American adults are in the early, middle or late stages of a syndrome that leads to heart disease, a new report finds, and almost 10% have the disease already.
"Poor cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health is widespread among the U.S. population," conclud...
First Pig Kidney Transplant Patient Discharged From Hospital
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2024
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Rick Slayman, the first person to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig, headed home Wednesday after faring so well that he was released from the hospital just two weeks after his groundbreaking surgery.
"This moment -- leaving the hospital today w...
Surgeons Implant Pig Kidney Into First Living Human Patient
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- For the first time ever, doctors have transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney into a human suffering from advanced kidney failure.
Such pig kidneys, altered to lower the risk of rejection and disease, have been successful...
Weight-Loss Surgery Could Be Lifesaver for Folks Needing New Kidneys
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2024
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Weight-loss surgery may help patients struggling with obesity and kidney failure become eligible for a lifesaving transplant, researchers report.
Obesity is a key reason why some kidney patients are turned down for a transplant.
But weight-loss surgery "not only he...
When Weight Loss Cures Diabetes, Risks for Heart Disease Tumble, Too
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2024
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Folks who drop pounds to help control their diabetes receive other substantial heath benefits for all their efforts, a new study says.
Substantial weight loss that led to even a short-lived remission in type 2 diabetes also prompted a 40% lower rate in heart disease and ...
Obese Kids Could Be at Risk for Kidney Trouble Later
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 5, 2024
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Teenagers who've packed on extra pounds have a significantly increased risk of developing kidney disease as a young adult, a new study finds.
Obesity increased risk of later kidney disease as much as ninefold in boys and fourfold in girls, according to results published ...
Put Down That Salt Shaker to Spare Your Kidneys
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2023
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Folks who habitually add an extra sprinkle of salt to their meals are doing no favors for their kidneys, new research confirms.
The finding held even after researchers accounted for other health issues, such as being overweight, not exercising or smoking and/or drinking....
Experimental Drug Could Be Big Advance Against Kidney Disease
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2023
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Early results from a trial of a new kidney disease medication show it significantly reduces levels of a urine marker of kidney damage.
The experimental drug -- called BI 690517 for now -- cut levels of the liver protein albumin in the urine in half for patients with chro...
Wildfire Smoke Raises Risks for Folks on Dialysis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2023
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Exposure to wildfire-related air pollution in western states has taken its toll on U.S. patients who are on dialysis.
New research linked it to elevated risks of ho...
Monkey Given Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Still Alive Two Years Later
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2023
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Two years after a gene-edited pig kidney was transplanted into a monkey, researchers report the monkey is still alive.
"We're the only group in the field to comprehensively address safety and efficacy of our donor organ with these edits,"said study co-author
Hispanics With Kidney Disease Face Higher Risk for Cardiac Arrest
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2023
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Hispanic folks with chronic kidney disease should have early heart health screenings, new research suggests, because they're at high risk for sudden cardiac arrest.
A team from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles discovered this while working to lear...
Your Wrist Could Give Clues to Future Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2023
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One day, it may be possible to monitor people for risk of disease through continuously measuring skin temperature.
Researchers have found in a new study that wrist temperature is associated with future risk of disease.
"These findings indicate the potential to marr...
In a First, Scientists Grow Human Kidneys Inside Pigs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2023
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For the first time ever, a solid humanized organ has been grown from scratch in an animal -- a first step in a process that could potentially solve organ shortages and save countless lives.
Chinese researchers grew partially human early-stage kidneys inside embryonic pig...
Historic 'Redlining' of Neighborhoods Linked to Black Americans' Rate of Kidney Failure
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2023
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Decades of "redlining"-- discriminatory policies that led to disinvestment in minority communities within the United States -- may be connected with current cases of kidney failure in Black adults.
A new study from researchers at Boston University School of Public Healt...
Even 'Modest' Drop in Kidney Function Might Harm Young Adults: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 23, 2023
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Young adults who have even modest reductions in kidney function could face significant health risks, according to a new study.
"The dogma is that healthy, young adults don't need to worry about kidney function unless it drops to around 50% of the normal level, but our r...
Obesity Can Raise Odds for Post-Surgical Complications
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2023
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Here's one more reason to watch your weight: Obesity can increase your odds for serious complications after surgery.
Compared with patients of normal weight, those who are obese are at greater risk for developing blood clots, infections and kidney failure after surgery, ...
Hispanic, Black Americans on Dialysis Face Higher Risks for Dangerous Infections
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2023
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Kidney disease patients on dialysis are 100 times more likely to contract a dangerous blood infection than people not receiving the treatment -- and that risk is borne primarily by Hispanic and Black Americans, U.S. government health officials say.
Hispanic patients are ...
Kidney Disease Is Tougher on Men Than Women, and Researchers Now Know Why
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2022
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Women tend to be better able than men to recover from kidney injury, but why?
Apparently women have an advantage at the molecular level that protects them from a form of cell death that occurs in injured kidneys, a new study in mice has discovered.
"Kidney disease ...
Kidneys' Resilience May Depend on Your Gender, Study Finds
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2022
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Men and women have different experiences with declining kidney function as they age, so researchers set out to try to figure out what was happening.
Organ From Live Donor Best When Child Needs New Kidney
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2022
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Children who need kidney transplants have better long-term outcomes when the donor is a living person and not someone who has died and donated organs, a new study finds.
"Th...
Eat These Foods, Your Kidneys Will Thank You
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2022
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Eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables is common advice, but many Americans eat few of these nutrient powerhouses, according to a new study.
People on Dialysis Face Higher Death Risk After Hurricanes
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2022
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A hurricane threatens anyone in its path, but it can be especially deadly for people who need kidney dialysis to survive, new research shows.
An analysis of patient data spanning two decades l...
Coffee Is Kind to Your Kidneys
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2022
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There's more good news for coffee lovers who already reap its other health benefits -- your favorite beverage may also help pro...
Kidney Transplant Safe When Organ Donor Has COVID: Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2022
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Even before the pandemic, the demand for donor kidneys far exceeded supply. That shortfall only worsened when hospitals started refusing to use kidneys fr...
Thinking of Donating a Kidney? New Data Shows It's Safe
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 29, 2022
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If you're thinking about donating a kidney, new research could alleviate your concerns.
"The results of this study are extremely reassuring for individuals who are considering being living kidney donors. We found that this lifesaving surgery, when performed at experience...
Common Gout Drug Is Safe in Patients With Kidney Issues
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2022
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Allopurinol, a frequently used gout medication, does not appear to drive up the risk for dying among gout patients who also struggle with chronic kidney disease, new research shows.
The finding is based on an analysis of two decades worth of British health records. And i...
Saline IV Drip Just as Good as Pricier Options in Hospital ICUs: Study
- Robert Preidt
- January 26, 2022
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Saline intravenous (IV) fluids are as effective as more costly solutions in treating intensive care patients and keeping them alive, Australian researchers report.
"Just about every patient admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) will receive intravenous fluids for res...
Doctors Transplant Gene-Modified Pig Kidneys Into Brain-Dead Patient
- Ernie Mundell
- January 20, 2022
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In another breakthrough for animal-to-human organ transplantation, U.S. researchers say they've transplanted two genetically modified pig kidneys into a living human.
The recipient was Jim Parsons, 57, a brain-dead man on life support whose family agreed to allow the sur...
COVID-19 Can Cause Scarring of Kidneys: Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2021
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COVID-19 patients are at risk for serious long-term kidney damage, according to the results of a new investigation.
The damage appears to come from the virus' ability to directly infect the kidneys. And in some cases, the scarring and damage may last well beyond the COVI...
When Kidney Transplant Fails, Trying Again Is Best Option: Study
- Robert Preidt
- December 28, 2021
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You were lucky enough to receive a kidney years ago, but now it is failing. Is it better to opt for another transplant or go on dialysis?
New research suggests a second transplant may be the better option.
Brazil Study Shows Climate Change's Deadly Impact on Kidneys
- Robert Preidt
- November 1, 2021
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Global warming may pose a threat to your kidneys, new research suggests.
For the study, researchers analyzed data from hospitals in more than 1,800 cities in Brazil between 2000 and 2015, and found that just over 7% of all admissions for kidney disease could be attribute...
Kidney Damage Another Consequence of 'Long COVID,' Study Finds
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2021
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People hospitalized for COVID-19, and even some with milder cases, may suffer lasting damage to their kidneys, new research finds.
The study of more than 1.7 million patients in the U.S. Veterans Affairs system adds to concerns about the lingering effects of COVID -- par...
U.S. Kidney Transplant Outcomes Are Improving
- Robert Preidt
- August 24, 2021
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Here's some hopeful news for those who have kidney transplants: Long-term survival rates have improved over the past three decades, a review shows.
"There has been a gratifying improvement in kidney transplant survival, both for patients and the kidney graft itself, from...