Tag: kidney
A deadly kidney disease’s possible connection to the slave trade
But Wilson’s hypothesis was not entirely off base. While there is no direct link between sodium intake and…
Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water raise kidney cancer risk, new study finds
New research from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health has revealed that even low levels of…
Like brain cells, kidney cells can ‘remember’
Kidney cells, just like neurons in the brain, have the ability to store information and recognize patterns, according…
Give Away a Kidney? Are You Crazy? (with filmmaker Penny Lane)
Penny Lane's new documentary, 'Confessions of a Good Samaritan,' delves into the deeply personal and thought-provoking journey of…
Colorado teen fights kidney failure after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in weeks leading up to deadly E. coli outbreak
A teenager from Colorado found herself in the hospital with kidney failure after consuming a McDonald's Quarter Pounder…
A race-based test for kidney function is finally changing
Jazmin Evans, a kidney disease survivor, finally received a life-saving kidney transplant on the Fourth of July last…
Study links PFAS exposure to kidney function decline via gut microbiome
A recent study has shed light on the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and kidney damage,…
STAT Summit, kidney transplants and HIV
Vallabh emphasized the importance of collaboration and data sharing in the scientific community to accelerate progress in understanding…
New algorithm just a first small step against wave of kidney disease
Embedded Bias Series: The Fight Against Racial Disparities in Kidney Care The battle against racial disparities in kidney…
Race in kidney function equations
Are you looking to stay informed on the latest health and medicine news? Look no further than STAT's…
The racial consequences of a kidney function test
During his time on dialysis, Cannon reflected on how his race had impacted his medical care. He remembered…