Patients who form calcium kidney stones are more likely to have higher abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) and lower vertebral bone mineral density (BMD) scores than those who do not develop kidney ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition marked by declining renal function, which predisposes patients to systemic metabolic imbalances. A prominent complication in CKD is vascular ...

Renal transplantation does not stop or reverse coronary artery calcification (CAC), according to researchers. In a study that included 150 renal transplant recipients, CAC prevalence increased from 35 ...

Credit: Thinkstock Routine patient information, serology results, and cardiac ultrasound findings can identify patients at high risk for severe coronary artery calcification. Investigators have ...

“These translational results demonstrate that Rectify’s PFM reduces vascular calcification and kidney injury and improves kidney function through enhancement of ABCC6 function,” said Rajesh Devraj, Ph ...

BOSTON, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rectify Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (“Rectify”) a biotechnology company pioneering positive functional modulators (PFMs) that restore and enhance membrane protein ...

Kidney stones are a common health issue affecting both men and women. According to the National Kidney Foundation, about 19% of men and 9% of women are at risk of developing kidney stones, with men ...

To treat a kidney infection, consult your doctor and get an antibiotic prescribed; leaving it untreated will only lead to other complications. Drink plenty of water for thorough flushing of the ...