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A new FDA-approved device uses gentle sound waves to break kidney stones into tiny fragments without anesthesia or damaging tissue. The breakthrough could move kidney stone treatment from operating rooms to doctor's offices.
Canadian researchers created tiny magnetic robots that dissolve kidney stones without surgery, shrinking them 30% in just five days. This breakthrough could spare millions from painful procedures and months of medication.
Scientists found kidneys have a second pathway to regulate water, rewriting what biology textbooks have taught for decades. The discovery could help millions with kidney disease live more comfortably.
A drug already used for diabetic kidney disease just proved it can help the other half of kidney patients too, slowing disease progression by 23%. For 674 million people living with chronic kidney disease, this could mean more time before their kidneys fail.
Your kidneys have a clever repair trick: they temporarily stiffen to attract healing cells, then relax once the damage is fixed. This discovery could revolutionize treatment for kidney injuries affecting millions worldwide.
A diabetes medication known for weight loss is proving to be a powerful ally for kidney and heart health. New research shows semaglutide can slow kidney disease progression and save lives.
A New York woman gave her younger brother the ultimate birthday gift when she donated her kidney to him on February 2nd. The successful transplant has given Troy Rowe a second chance at life after being diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease.
More than 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, but a wave of new treatments is transforming care and giving patients healthier, fuller lives. From pregnancy support to medications that prevent kidney failure, science is rewriting what's possible.
Scientists discovered a breakthrough treatment that targets "zombie cells" causing kidney damage in diabetic patients. The combination therapy improved kidney function and reduced inflammation in early studies.
Scientists discovered how a widely prescribed diabetes drug protects aging kidneys by studying a fish that lives just four months. The breakthrough could help millions keep their kidneys healthier as they age.
A common constipation medication unexpectedly slowed kidney decline in people with chronic kidney disease by changing gut bacteria. The discovery could help millions avoid dialysis using a drug already approved and available.
A mother in Slovakia donated her kidney to her 28-year-old daughter using groundbreaking robotic surgery, marking the country's first robot-assisted living kidney donation. The procedure offers hope for 370 patients waiting for transplants and could help address the organ shortage crisis.
Former Ghanaian MP Kojo Adu Asare defied six years of dialysis and near-death moments to receive a life-saving kidney transplant. His story is sparking urgent conversations about affordable kidney care across Ghana.
Breakthrough medications and medical advances are transforming life for chronic kidney disease patients who once had few options. Researchers are helping people get pregnant safely, treating previously untreatable conditions, and catching problems before kidneys fail.
Medications originally created for diabetes are now protecting kidney function and keeping patients off dialysis for years longer. One in three American adults faces kidney disease risk, but early detection and new treatments are changing outcomes.
Mayo Clinic researchers discovered a promising treatment that targets harmful "zombie cells" in diabetic kidneys, potentially helping over 12 million Americans. The short-term therapy improved kidney function and reduced inflammation in groundbreaking studies.
Scientists in Newcastle are testing a groundbreaking gene therapy that could stop nephronophthisis, the top cause of kidney failure in children and young adults. Using kidney cells found in urine samples, researchers are working to fix the genetic glitch that steals healthy childhoods.
Tim Andrews made history twice: receiving an experimental pig kidney that kept him healthy for nine months, then becoming the first xenotransplant patient to successfully receive a human kidney. His journey is opening doors for thousands waiting for life-saving organs.
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.
Just one year into marriage, a young bride's kidneys failed completely. Instead of walking away, her husband and in-laws stayed through every dialysis session, stroke, and ICU visit until a donor kidney finally arrived.
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