Investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kidney failure. Their findings could lead to the development of noninvasive tests to detect ...

Scientists discovered that a gut bacteria molecule called corisin can travel to the kidneys, triggering inflammation and scarring that lead to diabetic kidney fibrosis. By attaching to albumin in the ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring and fibrosis — a serious complication of diabetes ...

Cedars-Sinai investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kidney failure. Their findings, detailed in a paper published in the ...

A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring and fibrosis - a serious complication of diabetes and a leading ...

Kidney fibrosis, a silent threat, involves scar tissue replacing normal kidney tissue, gradually impairing function. Often undetected until advanced stages, it stems from conditions like diabetes and ...

SAN DIEGO -- Antibiotic prophylaxis may help to protect kidneys of kids with vesicoureteral reflux during febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to another look at the RIVUR trial. Among ...

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) starts in your liver, but it can have body-wide effects. These effects increase your risk of conditions like heart disease, chronic kidney ...