Articles tagged with Renal Failure
Researchers found that 30% of diabetic patients with kidney disease do not exhibit common symptoms like protein in urine and eye disease. The current approach of screening for these symptoms alone is insufficient, and a blood test measuring kidney function directly is recommended.
A study published in Science suggests that proteins normally pass into the kidneys and that kidney disease may result from an inability to draw them back out. Researchers identified at least two patients with kidney disease who lack one copy of CD2AP, a protein critical for kidney function.
Researchers estimate 8 million people in the US have less than half of normal kidney function, a treatable condition. Chronic kidney disease is strongly associated with older age and non-Hispanic whites, raising concerns about minority populations' higher risk of kidney failure
A study published in JAMA found that ICU patients treated with diuretics have a 68% increase in mortality and 77% non-recovery of kidney function. The researchers suggest reassessing diuretic use, particularly for those not responding to treatment, as delays can lead to adverse outcomes.
A patient who developed kidney failure after taking Chinese herbal medicine containing aristolochic acid has now been diagnosed with kidney cancer. The authors warn of the carcinogenic potential of aristolochic acid in human beings.
A daily dose of fish oil significantly improves kidney function and reduces the risk of advanced kidney failure in people with IgA nephropathy. Researchers followed 106 study participants for over six years, finding sustained benefits from fish oil supplementation.
A low-protein diet can safely delay dialysis treatment for up to a year in patients with severe chronic renal failure. The diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, provides essential nutrients without side effects.
In a groundbreaking case, doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center reversed kidney failure in an HIV-infected patient by putting them on high-intensity antiretroviral therapy. The patient's kidneys regained normal function, and their viral load decreased significantly.