The implementation of the various training programs has built a culture of community for Cardio-Renal researchers and clinicians at UAB. Notably, several of our training programs are supported with ...

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 ...

Amorphous silica is a common mineral used in the manufacturing of products ranging from toothpaste to semiconductors. Though it has generally been considered safe, new research in rats demonstrates ...

Mesangial cells occupy the central framework of the renal glomerulus, interspersed among capillary loops and anchored to the glomerular basement membrane. These cells fulfil multiple physiological ...

An image of a mouse kidney glomerulus taken on a fluorescence microscope showing cell nuclei in blue, the PIEZO2 gene in magenta, and the renin gene in green. Each dot represents a single mRNA ...

hands holding red heart and kidney with stethoscope, world kidney day Histologic lesions in the kidney may reflect systemic processes that lead to cardiovascular events, according to investigators.

Adopting a kidney-friendly diet like the DASH or Mediterranean diet and managing sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein intake may help improve GFR by reducing kidney strain. Maintaining heart ...

At the FSED meeting, investigators highlight SGLT2 inhibitors, finerenone, and GLP-1 or GIP agents as promising strategies to ...

Most people don’t think about their kidneys until something goes wrong. These two fist-sized organs, tucked just below your ...