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A new medication just became the first therapy to directly target the damaged cells causing a serious kidney disease with no approved treatments. The breakthrough offers real hope for patients with FSGS, a rare condition that often leads to kidney failure.
A New Jersey eighth grader born with kidney disease is running out of time to find a living donor. The community is stepping up to help 13-year-old Thaddeus Giansanti get the life-saving transplant he needs.
Former Houston Astros All-Star Dickie Thon, 67, donated a kidney to his son Joe in December 2025, giving the minor league coach a second chance at life after years battling kidney disease. The transplant was successful, and Joe is already preparing to return to coaching with the Dodgers' Triple-A team this spring.
Researchers have discovered a crucial clue explaining why people with chronic kidney disease face such high rates of heart failure. This breakthrough could transform how doctors diagnose and treat two of the world's most common health conditions.
Scientists have developed a one-time CRISPR treatment that fixes the genetic mutation causing the most common inherited kidney disease. Early tests show it could replace lifelong medication for 12 million people worldwide.
Mayo Clinic scientists corrected a genetic mutation causing the most common inherited kidney disease with one injection. The treatment extended survival and stopped organ damage in mice, offering hope for 12 million people worldwide.
A groundbreaking NHS study using data from 29 million people reveals how secure health monitoring can spot disease trends early and help fix care gaps. The research shows chronic kidney disease diagnoses jumped 35% above expected levels, likely due to better testing and new treatments.
More than 14% of Americans have chronic kidney disease and don't know it, but simple blood and urine tests can catch the condition before it causes serious damage. Doctors say early detection and lifestyle changes can slow or stop this silent disease that affects every organ in the body.