Renal physiology underpins the body’s ability to maintain homeostatic control over blood pressure, electrolyte balance and fluid volume. Recent advances in mathematical modelling have facilitated a ...

Receipt of female hormones appeared to lead to protective vasodilation in nephrons. Male hormone use appeared to induce subclinical kidney stress. A prospective observational study of transgender ...

The kidneys are central to the maintenance of fluid and electrolyte homeostasis, with intricate tubular processes that regulate blood pressure. Renal physiology involves the coordinated activity of ...

The goal of this column is to provide you with the resources you need to excel in medical school. Each edition focuses on a different preclinical course or clinical rotation, providing tips and ...

A team developed a human iPS cell-derived kidney organoid-based proximal tubule-on-chip -- OPTECs-on-Chip -- that mimics in vivo renal physiology more closely than ever before. This model exhibits ...

Dr. Andreoli held numerous leadership positions, including President of the American Society of Nephrology and the International Society of Nephrology. He has received prestigious awards, including ...

Aberrant Glycosylation Drives Kidney Disease Pathogenesis. This schematic illustrates how abnormal glycosylation contributes to diverse kidney diseases: (A) galactose-deficient IgA1 in ...

Acute kidney injury, or AKI, is a dangerous condition that affects many people in hospitals, especially those in intensive ...

A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology reveals that chronic kidney disease (CKD) accelerates cognitive decline through interconnected ...

Developing advanced drug screening tools is crucial for the advancement of personalized medicine and the creation of more effective treatments. One organ receiving particular attention in this area is ...

Pediatric kidney disease requires early diagnosis and specialized care to support growth, development, and long-term health.