New research has identified how a misstep in the genesis of a key component of the kidney causes infantile cystinosis, a rare disease that significantly shortens the lifespan of patients. The work ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo research has identified how a misstep in the genesis of a key component of the kidney causes infantile cystinosis, a rare disease that significantly shortens the ...

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"People with chronic kidney disease generally have no symptoms until they’re very near kidney failure," said kidney-health ...

Subtle abnormalities in kidney function—even within the range considered normal—may help identify people at risk of ...

New global research shows that chronic kidney disease is climbing the ranks of leading causes of death, while millions of ...

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