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May 30, 2019
Heartburn drugs linked to fatal heart and kidney disease, stomach cancer
Death risk increases the longer such drugs are used.
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January 17, 2019
New hope for stem cell approach to treating diabetes
Insulin-producing cells more responsive to fluctuating glucose levels.
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November 30, 2018
Rates of chronic kidney disease, deaths outpace other diseases
Condition causing increased suffering, death in younger adults.
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November 15, 2018
Brain, muscle cells found lurking in kidney organoids grown in lab
Researchers find simple way to prevent wayward cells from developing.
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November 2, 2018
$3 million to help expand Wolfram syndrome research
Grant to renew annual clinic, advance understanding of rare disorder.
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August 23, 2018
Natural sugar defends against metabolic syndrome, in mice
Trehalose blocks glucose from liver.
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July 25, 2018
Obituary: John O. Holloszy, former director of applied physiology, 85
Considered the father of modern exercise biochemistry.
Obituaries
July 18, 2018
Humphreys named secretary-treasurer of research society
Nephrologist to support physician-scientists .
National Leaders
July 5, 2018
Gene therapy method developed to target damaged kidney cells
Discovery may lead to improved treatment for chronic kidney disease.
News Release
July 5, 2018
Non-opioid drug relieves pain in mice, targets immune cells
Investigational drug works differently than addictive opioid drugs.
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June 29, 2018
Air pollution contributes significantly to diabetes globally
Even low pollution levels can pose health risk.
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June 11, 2018
$14 million to fund research aimed at reducing childhood obesity
Health-care providers will deliver family-based treatment.
News Release
January 17, 2018
This is what air pollution really does to your body
Source: Reader's Digest
January 4, 2018
In new year, resolve to learn your risks of cancer, Type 2 diabetes, other diseases
Free digital tool measures risks, offers tips for better health.
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January 2, 2018
Formula made with cow’s milk does not increase diabetes risk
Study examined children predisposed to the disease.
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December 26, 2017
Kidney disease can lead to diabetes, not just the other way around
Source: U.S. News & World Report
December 12, 2017
A key to tackling childhood obesity: Involve families and follow up
Parents modeling healthy behaviors leads to markedly better outcomes.
News Release
December 11, 2017
Kidney disease increases risk of diabetes, study shows
Elevated urea levels likely a culprit.
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December 4, 2017
Pursuing a precision paradigm
Medical school experts describe the move from current standards of care to a more personalized approach to treatment.
Source: Washington Magazine
October 23, 2017
Monday, Oct. 23, proclaimed Gerty and Carl Cori Day
Scientists honored on 70th anniversary of day they were awarded Nobel Prize.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
September 21, 2017
Breathing dirty air may harm kidneys
Health risks go up as air quality goes down.
News Release
September 19, 2017
Scientists find way to convert bad body fat into good fat
Potential for treating obesity identified in mice.
News Release
July 10, 2017
Type 1 diabetes risk linked to intestinal viruses
One virus may protect against disease, others may increase risk.
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February 23, 2017
New weight-loss therapy rids body of food before digestion
Patients can cut calories by up to 30 percent.
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