Stories with tag: "Kidney Health"

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Research

Researchers Reveal Target in Acute Kidney Injury Prevention

Rush News Article

A Selfless Act: Stranger Donates Kidney to Veteran

How a Facebook post inspired a Chicago-area police officer to give her kidney to a veteran she had never met.
Patient Stories

Fallon's Story

Staying positive with kidney disease
Fallon Bell

A suPAR Root of Kidney Disease

New research shows that a protein biomarker for chronic kidney disease originates in the bone marrow, an important step towards earlier detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease. Because immature myeloid cells appear as a main source of circulating suPAR protein, stem cell transplants may prove to be a viable approach to treat suPAR-associated kidney disease.
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Patient Stories

Brian's Story

Little boy, big anniversary
Research

Early Warning Found for Chronic Kidney Disease

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that suPAR, a circulating protein measured by a simple blood test, can reliably predict a person’s chances of developing chronic kidney disease as much as five years before this common killer starts causing damage.
Rush News Article
Brain Health & Conditions

Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

If you experience any of these symptoms, get medical attention right away
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Heart Health

Preventing Heart Disease

These four tips can help you lower your risk of heart disease for good
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