A new survey found significant country-to-country differences in kidney transplant donation rates, varying by up to 35 donors per million population. The variation is attributed to different legal and social standards across Europe, with some countries having more generous organ donation schemes than others.
Researchers have identified new prostate cancer markers in urine that show high specificity and sensitivity. A combination of these biomarkers could lead to a more accurate and reliable test for early diagnosis.
Researchers at the University of Vermont have discovered a molecule that rescues damaged blood vessels without harming healthy ones. This finding could lead to the development of new pharmaceutical therapies with fewer side effects for hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney disease.
Men with fertility problems are at higher risk of metabolic diseases such as osteoporosis and diabetes. Researchers found that one-third of infertile men under 50 have biochemical signs of low sex hormone levels, which can lead to fractures and increased glucose levels.