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Why Urine Darkens During Dehydration: Scientists Uncover the Kidney's Molecular 'Gene Control Switch'

Why Urine Darkens During Dehydration: Scientists Uncover the Kidney's Molecular 'Gene Control Switch'

South Korean researchers have uncovered a sophisticated molecular mechanism in the kidneys that regulates water reabsorption, helping the body...
Son with Cerebral Palsy Donates Kidney to Mother After Three-Year Refusal

Son with Cerebral Palsy Donates Kidney to Mother After Three-Year Refusal

The mother had lived with diabetes for years before complications set in. Diabetic retinopathy began impairing her vision in both eyes, threatening...
Roen Surgical’s Kidney Stone Robot Zamenix Secures US FDA Clearance

Roen Surgical’s Kidney Stone Robot Zamenix Secures US FDA Clearance

Zamenix, a kidney stone surgery robot developed by medical robotics company Roen Surgical, has received Class II...
VOYXACT Preserves Kidney Function for Two Years in Phase 3 IgA Nephropathy Trial

VOYXACT Preserves Kidney Function for Two Years in Phase 3 IgA Nephropathy Trial

Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s VOYXACT (active ingredient: sibeprenlimab) demonstrated long-term kidney protection by...
Persistent Sock Marks on Your Ankles? When Deep Indentations Signal an Underlying Health Issue

Persistent Sock Marks on Your Ankles? When Deep Indentations Signal an Underlying Health Issue

Taking off your socks at the end of the day to find clear impressions around your ankles is a common experience.
Beyond Seoul: How a Secondary Hospital in Busan Mastered 167 Incompatible Kidney Transplants

Beyond Seoul: How a Secondary Hospital in Busan Mastered 167 Incompatible Kidney Transplants

When a family member steps forward to donate a kidney to a loved one suffering from end-stage renal disease, a blood...
Incheon Hospital Introduces Suction Ureteroscope to Remove Kidney Stones Over 2 cm in Single Procedure

Incheon Hospital Introduces Suction Ureteroscope to Remove Kidney Stones Over 2 cm in Single Procedure

When flank pain becomes so excruciating that it feels like tissue tearing, many patients rush straight to the emergency...
Guarding the Body's Water Purifier: Seven Lifestyle Habits to Protect Your Kidneys

Guarding the Body's Water Purifier: Seven Lifestyle Habits to Protect Your Kidneys

The kidneys serve as the body's vital, built-in filtration system, regulating fluid balance and filtering out waste.
Continuous Glucose Monitors Linked to 62% Lower Death Risk in Type 1 Diabetes Patients

Continuous Glucose Monitors Linked to 62% Lower Death Risk in Type 1 Diabetes Patients

For people with type 1 diabetes who require frequent insulin therapy, continuous glucose monitors have become an...
Navigating the Post-50 Shift: How Women Can Prioritizing Health Screenings for Longevity

Navigating the Post-50 Shift: How Women Can Prioritizing Health Screenings for Longevity

After turning 50, physical changes can seem to arrive all at once. Your waistline expands, blood pressure and blood...