Kidney

Study challenges health benefits of artificially sweetened beverages, links to increased health risks

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Study challenges health benefits of artificially sweetened beverages, links to increased health risks

Health- and fitness-conscious individuals worldwide opt for artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) over their sugar-sweetened counterparts (SSBs), but the health advantages of ASBs remain debated within the scientific community. In a recent umbrella review published in the journal Advantages in Nutrition, researchers examined the results of previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses to verify the credibility of … Read more

Bayer Digital Health UKI introduces new technology to help type 2 diabetes patients manage kidney health

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Bayer Digital Health UKI introduces new technology to help type 2 diabetes patients manage kidney health

Bayer Digital Healthcare UKI has today announced the launch of its first digital patient support package, My Kidney Assistant, designed to provide type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients with the information and resources to help monitor and improve their kidney health. The package will be rolled out to a cohort of T2D patients in England, including … Read more

Citrus compounds show zesty promise in type 2 diabetes management

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Citrus compounds show zesty promise in type 2 diabetes management

In a systematic review published in the journal Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, authors have described the therapeutic potency of citrus bioflavonoids in controlling blood glucose levels and metabolic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes. Study: A systematic review exploring the mechanisms by which citrus bioflavonoid supplementation benefits blood glucose levels … Read more

Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

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Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

In a recent editorial published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers described the benefits of consuming nutrients, prebiotics, and probiotics to enhance cardiovascular and renal health. Chronic kidney diseases (CKDs) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary causes of death and health burdens worldwide. Dietary practices have a critical role in illness prevention and treatment. Recent … Read more

Evidence reveals ferroptosis’s critical role in male reproductive health

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Evidence reveals ferroptosis’s critical role in male reproductive health

In a recent review published in the Cell Death Discovery Journal, researchers explored the association between ferroptosis and male reproductive failure, emphasizing the need for tailored therapies and preventative efforts. Study: Emerging roles of ferroptosis in male reproductive diseases. Image Credit: Vladimir Sukhachev/Shutterstock.com Background Infertility is a rising concern globally, warranting research to identify novel targets that … Read more

Breast cancer patients treated with alpelisib have elevated rates of high blood sugar

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Breast cancer patients treated with alpelisib have elevated rates of high blood sugar

New research has uncovered elevated rates of high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, among patients with breast cancer who are treated with the oral medication alpelisib. The results are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Alpelisib targets the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) protein that is involved in cell growth and when … Read more

केटो डाएटमुळे मूत्रपिंड निकामी होऊ शकते का? | Can a Keto diet harm your kidney function and lead to kidney stones

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केटो डाएटमुळे मूत्रपिंड निकामी होऊ शकते का? | Can a Keto diet harm your kidney function and lead to kidney stones

व्यस्त जीवनशैली आणि खाण्यापिण्याच्या चुकीच्या सवयींमुळे बहुतेक लोक लठ्ठपणाच्या समस्येने त्रासलेले असतात. सतत वाढते वजन कमी करण्यासाठी वेगवेगळे डाएट प्लॅन ट्राय केले जातात. आजकाल लोक वजन कमी करण्यासाठी केटो डाएटचे पालन करताना दिसतात.  केटो डाएटला कीटोजेनिक डाएट, लो-कार्ब डाएट, लो-कार्ब हाय फॅट डाएट इ. असेही म्हणतात. केटो डाएट हा जास्त चरबी व कमी कार्बचा आहार आहे. … Read more

Study offers new insight into increased risk of blood clots in women

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Study offers new insight into increased risk of blood clots in women

New research from Queen Mary University of London, published in iScience, shows an increased risk of blood clots in women who have any combination of a particular gene mutation, estrogen use, or common medical conditions – specifically: obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. Women with the Factor V Leiden (FVL) gene mutation … Read more

Study finds risk factors linked to lower flu vaccine uptake in people with kidney disease

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Study finds risk factors linked to lower flu vaccine uptake in people with kidney disease

Among adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) enrolled in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC), young age, Black race, and low levels of education and income were associated with lower likelihood of getting an annual flu shot. Identifying risk factors for not receiving a flu vaccine (“non-vaccination”) in people living with kidney disease, who are … Read more

Remote digital monitoring program helps patients to better control high blood pressure

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Remote digital monitoring program helps patients to better control high blood pressure

Over half of patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure achieved controlled blood pressure measurements after participating in a remote digital monitoring program, according to new research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, held Sept. 7-10, 2023, in Boston. The meeting is the premier scientific exchange focused on recent advances … Read more