Scientists have discovered a new approach in which three different gene delivery vectors were injected intravenously and directly into the kidneys of mice.

A gene that is associated with severe genetic kidney disease has been identified successfully. This groundbreaking discovery could open up new avenues for more precise treatments.

Human stem cells can provide long lasting pain relief without producing any side effects, in a single treatment, according to a study done on mice. The

Genetic screening helped to detect genes that protect against the toxic effects of a mutant protein causing Huntington's disease. These efforts yielded

Research-based ultrasound exams help detect kids at high risk of developing cystic fibrosis liver issues, according to a study involving 11 clinical sites

Specific nutrients were found to directly influence the stem cell development, revealed Biomedical scientists from KU Leuven and Harvard University published these results in Nature.

DNA synthesis is transforming diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19, and may play a vital role in halting the pandemic. Allie Nawrat, Senior Medical

New gene that causes melorheostosis, a rare group of conditions involving painful and disfiguring overgrowth of bone tissue, is identified by the team

Novel mechanism that helps explain how certain genetic mutations give rise to a rare genetic kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome has been mapped

Hepatitis B and C viral control was found to improve kidney transplant survival rates, stated study published in the Journal of Hepatology. Renal

Despite a new system designed to reduce inequities, significant racial disparities exist among patients awaiting kidney transplants, finds a new study.

After kidney transplant, kids who developed anti-human leukocyte antibodies against their donor kidney, known as de novo donor-specific antibodies (dnDSA)

Pediatric kidney transplant patients may experience quality-of-life difficulties that underscore the importance of screening transplant recipients for

French transplant centers are far more likely to transplant kidneys from older donors, revealed new study led by Penn Medicine and Paris Transplant Group.

Transplant centers are declining viable kidneys on behalf of patients whose lives might have been saved by the organs, reports a new study. The findings

A tool to assess organ acceptance practices by transplant centers found wide variability in centers' willingness to use less-than-ideal donor kidneys has been developed by researchers.

From 1965 to 2015 in European countries, rates for all the types of kidney replacement therapy were consistently higher in men than women, stated new study.

Each year, hundreds of deceased donor kidneys are discarded after being deemed not suitable under current medical criteria, can be transplanted safely

In kidneys from living donors, subtle structural features help predict the risk of transplant failure in recipients, revealed Mayo Clinic researchers.

A new study published in CJASN indicated that biopsies of donated kidneys are likely not useful for assessing organ quality prior to transplantation unless

A national kidney paired donation program is a safe and effective way to treat patients with incompatible living donors, revealed study. In kidney paired

For kidney transplant recipients, mixed chimerism could improve outcomes, states new clinical study in about 50 patients. Mixed chimerism is the continued

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH), Cleveland Clinic and Lifebanc

Genotyping helps identify and predict the risk of subjects wishing to donate a kidney. Those who are at high-risk of developing the disease can be removed

Massive improvements are seen over the last 40 years in the survival of children after kidney transplant, reports a new study. The findings of the study

Patients older than 75 years who received a kidney from a similarly aged donor remain dialysis-free for the rest of their lives, reveals a new study.

A new blood marker helps predict which patients who recently underwent kidney transplantation are at risk of experiencing organ rejection several years later.

In the kidney transplantation process, the distance from a patient's residence to the nearest transplant center did not appear to affect access to early steps, revealed study of Southeastern U.

Novel worlds' first study applies photoacoustic (PA) imaging to visualize scarring in kidneys, also called fibrosis, a common form of damage in donor's kidneys.

The Sample Registration System (SRS) survey carried out by the Government Census Office brings out certain heartening fa

Aamir khan's much - hyped show " Satyameva Jayate," which show cases society- related issues, was televised on Sunday.

The current storm over Pinki Pramanik has kicked up more dirt than the laurels earned by the track athlete. Also, the

Highlights : Telemedicine and Tele-health practice now possible in India Registered Medical Practitioner empowere

Some form of physician-assisted dying is legal in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and in a handful of US states. Now, Canada has taken

The Medical Board of Australia has proposed draft guidelines for cosmetic medical and surgical procedures carried out extensively in the country. Australians

Police often use human eye-witnesses, and even ear-witnesses, in lineups, but to date there have not been any human nose-witnesses. Dogs have been used

In 2014, of the more than 33,500 firearm deaths in the United States, over 21,000 were the result of suicide. About 38% of US households own at least

It is pretty easy to get a gun these days without going through a background check. A Connecticut law enacted in 1999 to allow police to temporarily

Indian MBBS students will have to write National Exit Test (NEXT) before being eligible to practice anywhere in the country, says Ministry official. The

Organizations need to tackle the different work factors that are important to the three key age groups of nurses if they want to retain qualified staff.

On the occasion of International Nurses Day Indian President Pratibha Patil gave away Florence Nightingale Awards to 36 meritorious nursing personnel

Kerala government has given the nod for the nurses to wear the traditional churidhars while on duty, the Health Minister V.S. Sivakumar announced Saturday.

Despite the fact that tmedication errors remain fairly common, a new analysis points to surprisingly low rates of serious impacts from medication errors affecting nursing home residents.

President Pranab Mukherjee said nurses and midwives are crucial in delivering "cost-effective and good quality healthcare". He was speaking at Rashtrapati

Healthcare professionals are in a unique position to identify and rescue victims of human trafficking. Trafficking is the recruitment, transportation,

Third Cholera Epidemic poses as a new health threat to Yemen people who are still recovering from the war. World health organization has warned the government

Novel approach can help facilitate the reduction of the fluid intake during hemodialysis, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the iJournal of Advanced Nursing/i.

Nurses could be the solution to the current End-of-life care quality, finds a new study. They have found that nearly 53% of the patients often experience

Seasonal variations have been observed in the risk of the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy--including gestational hypertension and preeclampsia, said new study.

Paid maternity leave has significant mental and physical health benefits for both mothers and children - including decreased rates of postpartum depression and infant mortality, reports a new study.