Clinical trials have always been one of the foundations for breakthroughs in the medical world. Whether it’s finding a cure to a disease, solving a medical mystery or just improving the overall landscape of the healthcare system, clinical studies and trials help put the body into theories and prove the efficiency of facts beyond words.
But […]
Frenova Renal Research has expanded its scope to include a global footprint. This means it can broaden its reach and provide researchers access to a larger pool of data, sites, investigators, and patients in a centralized manner.
The expansion will support Frenova’s mission to advance the science behind renal therapies so that people living with kidney […]
At least one in seven American adults are suffering from chronic kidney disease. That’s 37 million people and 15% of the entire adult population, which is why it’s no surprise that Medicare has been spending a good chunk of its annual budget—$114 billion to be exact—towards patients with kidney diseases.
But those numbers are still set […]
Do you know what Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) have in common? Both are risk factors for stroke. If someone you know has a stroke, it could be caused by one or two things, including these two.
If you or someone you know is at high risk for stroke, here is some information […]
According to an educational resource on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are an estimated 37 million people or 15% of adults in the US who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on current estimates.
Most 9 in 10 adults with the disease don’t even know they have it. 1 in 2 people […]
Chronic kidney disease affects 10% of the world’s population and each year, millions of people die because of a lack of access to proper and affordable treatment. More than two million patients around the world are also receiving treatment through dialysis or a kidney transplant to stay alive.
Over the last few years, the rate of […]
There are many reasons, and risk factors for why kidney stones form. If you have a family history of kidney stones, you’re likely to suffer the same thing. Obesity, urinary tract disorders, chronic bowel inflammation, and a diet high in animal protein are a few other risk factors.
In some cases, kidney stones form due to […]
It is a fact that prescription drugs and medications can have a negative impact on the kidney. But the situation is even worse for people who need dialysis and have chronic kidney disease.
The kidney, after all, is responsible for removing toxins from the body which means its inability to perform its function to the utmost […]
Failure to take care of your kidneys and maintaining renal health will lead to kidney failure, resulting in chronic kidney disease (CKD) that would require dialysis or a kidney transplant.
It can only go downhill from there.
This is why it is important to take better care of your kidneys, and work hard to achieve renal health. […]
Did you know that having high blood pressure can be an indicator of a kidney-related disease? While this may not immediately mean you have kidney disease, it does affect how our kidneys work.
High blood pressure is, in fact, one of the leading causes of kidney failure. Therefore, hypertension or elevated blood pressure can be considered […]
