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Medullary renal cell carcinomas are exceedingly rare and essentially uniformly and rapidly fatal. Expeditious diagnosis is crucial. Immediate treatment with a clinical trial or platinum-based ...

Figure 1 Metabolism of substances in the kidney. Cortical cells undergo gluconeogenesis while medullary cells metabolize glucose. Glutamine is extracted from renal tubular cells and used to produce ...

Renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) is a highly aggressive malignancy defined by the loss of the SMARCB1 tumor suppressor. It mainly affects young individuals of African descent with sickle cell trait, ...

Kidney infections (pyelonephritis) can occur when bacteria from the urinary tract travel up the urethra and affect one or both kidneys. Sometimes, the bacteria that cause kidney, or renal ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — 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 ...

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Jessica Matthews raises awareness of deadly cancer outcomes for Black people while sharing intimate moments, losing her hair as she battles a rare kidney disease.

“While vasopressors are effective against hypotension, they themselves are associated with AKI,” Dr Saugel’s team pointed out. “Norepinephrine, for example, may reduce renal perfusion by ...