A surprising discovery at Mayo Clinic reveals a second mechanism by which kidneys regulate water retention that works independently of the primary antidiuretic hormone system.
Tag: Kidney
Kidney Has a Secret Backup Water Conservation System — Mayo Clinic Discovery
Scientists at Mayo Clinic found the kidneys have a previously unknown mechanism for conserving water that operates independently of antidiuretic hormones.
Why Chronic Kidney Disease Is the Silent Pandemic No One Is Talking About
A health advocacy blog post highlighted new data showing chronic kidney disease affects 800 million people and argued that insufficient public awareness is allowing the condition to reach crisis levels.
Chronic Kidney Disease Now Affects Nearly 800 Million People Worldwide in Global Study
A sweeping global study found that chronic kidney disease now affects nearly 800 million people and has become one of the world’s leading causes of preventable death often remaining silent.
Unusual Kidney Fat Deposits in Domestic Cats May Reveal Vulnerability to Chronic Kidney Disease
Scientists studying unusual fat deposits in cat kidneys gained new understanding of why domestic cats are disproportionately susceptible to kidney disease compared to other mammals.