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Kidney Disease

Simple saliva test may help clinicians diagnose kidney disease

A simple saliva test may be helpful for diagnosing kidney disease, especially in developing countries. Ref. Source 1r.

Disease Kidney

This is good technology that will assist those who have the potential to get kidney disease. However just like any other condition or disease it is caused by a lack of a healthy diet and most importantly exercise.

Kidney Disease Health & Special Psychology

Intensive blood pressure lowering benefits patients with chronic kidney disease. In individuals with chronic kidney disease, targeting a systolic blood pressure to <120 mm Hg resulted in lower risks of cardiovascular events and premature death, compared with standard targeting to <140 mm Hg. There was a slightly faster decline in kidney function in the intensive group, but no increase in rates of kidney failure or serious adverse events. Source 7y.

Disease Kidney

35 kidney genes linked to chronic kidney disease risk. Scientists have discovered the identity of genes that predispose people to chronic kidney disease. The discovery is a major advance in understanding of the significantly under-diagnosed disorder which, if left undetected, can lead to failing kidneys that need dialysis or kidney transplantation. Source 5z.