Although the pathophysiology of mesangial cells has long been considered to be the major factor in the development of glomerulosclerosis in type 1 or type 2 diabetes, more recent evidence suggests ...

Washington, DC-A new study by Japanese researchers shows that vitreous levels of stromal-derived factor 1 (SDF-1), a chemokine that has been previously associated with the development of proliferative ...

Explore practical implications of new research in nephrotic syndrome, from renal biopsy and genetic testing to managing ...

Nephropathy refers to the deterioration of kidney function. You may have heard it discussed in terms of its later stages: early kidney disease or kidney failure. People with diabetes are at a higher ...

Microvascular disease affects the small blood vessels, particularly in the kidneys and eyes, and is a common diabetic complication. Diabetic nephropathy causes the deterioration of kidney function and ...

China: The RCR index is linked to higher mortality in diabetic nephropathy patients and can help assess severity and guide ...