Researchers confirm that bacteria naturally exist in the urinary tract, influencing kidney stone formation and potentially ...

Rare genetic causes can contribute to the formation of kidney stones in children. “There are some well-defined genetic diseases that affect metabolism and can cause people to form stones ...

Margaret Thatcher, the resolute British Prime Minister known as the “Iron Lady” famously said, “You may have to fight a ...

Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map' of kidney function to ...

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has special expertise in the evaluation and management of Rare Genetic Kidney disease. This clinic started due to a specific Rare Genetic Kidney disease called ...

We propose that targeting the metabolic defects in this pathway might provide an opportunity for the development of kidney cancer ... Figure 5: Hereditary leiomyomatosis renal cell cancer.

Kidney stone development involves various factors, including genetic predisposition and environmental influences, specifically dietary habits. Addressing these modifiable risk factors is crucial ...

However, until recently this link between the gene and kidney disease had not been confirmed or fully described among people on the African continent—where the genetic variant first evolved.