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Behavioral intervention decreases how much pain affects daily activities in people with dialysis-dependent kidney failure

Dec. 30, 2024
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NIH study demonstrates long-term benefits of weight-loss surgery in young people

Oct. 30, 2024
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Genomic variants that increase risk of kidney disease are found in nearly one-third of West Africans

Oct. 28, 2024
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First wave of COVID-19 increased risk of heart attack, stroke up to three years later

Oct. 10, 2024
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NIH launches large study to tackle type 2 diabetes in young people

Oct. 9, 2024
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Use of metformin in adults with diabetes linked to lower risk of long COVID

Sept. 17, 2024
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Scientists discover potential treatment approaches for polycystic kidney disease

April 4, 2024
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Bariatric surgery provides long-term blood glucose control, type 2 diabetes remission

Feb. 27, 2024
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Switching to vegan or ketogenic diet rapidly impacts immune system

Jan. 30, 2024
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Alternatives to Race-Based Kidney Function Calculations

Jan. 10, 2024
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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Diabetes Research Centers

Jan. 10, 2024
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