Chronic Kidney Disease News Archives

Detecting Kidney Disease…With Your Phone?

An Israeli company has a new smartphone based urinalysis system which can detect chronic kidney disease. Cleared by the FDA, tests have already proven positive and increased the detection rates among study participants who had not tested positive for chronic

Magnesium Deficiency Linked To Heart Problems In CKD Patients

New research from Third Military Medical Univeristy in China is showing a magnesium deficiency may increase the chances of cardiovascular issues and other forms of death in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The kidneys are a critical part of

Stem Cells May Regenerate Tissue Damaged By Chronic Kidney Disease

Scientists hailing from the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) have been putting their efforts into a revolutionary approach for helping chronic kidney disease sufferers get a firmer grasp on their situation and repair any tissues that may have

Getting Sleep Apnea Under Control Can Slow Down Kidney Disease’s Progression

A new study out of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, in Wuhan, China shows treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with CKD.

While there are several types of apnea,

Possible Cause of Lupus Identified, Could Help Prevent CKD In Vulnerable Populations

Researchers at the NYU school of Medicine and colleagues have found a possible cause for Lupus in the form of pieces of bacteria which escape the intestines.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the patients’ own immune system attacks the

Detecting Kidney Disease…With Your Phone?

Magnesium Deficiency Linked To Heart Problems In CKD Patients

Stem Cells May Regenerate Tissue Damaged By Chronic Kidney Disease

Getting Sleep Apnea Under Control Can Slow Down Kidney Disease’s Progression

Possible Cause of Lupus Identified, Could Help Prevent CKD In Vulnerable Populations

Kidney Disease Patients On Dialysis Are Opting For ‘Conservative Management’

Kidney Disease Patient Paralyzed By Eating Too Much…Fruit?!

Lead Lurks In The Unlikeliest Places…Here’s What You Can Do To Safeguard Your Kidneys

Clamoring For Kidney Transplants, Some Desperate People Are Turning To The Black Market

American Kidney Fund Holding Out On The CKD Patients Who Need Their Help The Most