A recent study led by Paul DeCaen, Ph.D., associate professor of Pharmacology, has identified novel molecular mechanisms by ...

UB researcher Viviana Monje and colleagues have been awarded a $1.2 million grant to study how the popular aquarium fish ...

In advanced kidney disease, a buildup of phosphorus in the blood can also cause severe itchiness and discomfort. If you notice unexplained skin issues-- like dry skin and persistent itching-- it ...

Discover the critical indicators medical professionals use to detect kidney damage early, from blood tests and urine analysis to physical signs ...

Too often, patients with chronic kidney disease get diagnosed too late – if at all. Addressing risk factors early can stave off the disease’s worst effects.

A Michigan resident has died of rabies after apparently undergoing an organ transplant, health officials said Thursday.

Understanding what are the most common causes of kidney failure can enable clinicians to provide early interventions and prevent mortality.

Nabipour, A. (2008) Histological Structure of the Kidney of Insectivorous Bats. World Journal of Zoology, 3, 59-62.

Accurately diagnosing chronic kidney disease requires pathologists to assess the structure of multiple tissues under different stains, a process that is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Current ...

India has a high prevalence of kidney stones. Renal stones are common and can lead to renal failure. Recurrence is frequent, but lifestyle changes, in ...