CareDx just decided to sell off one of its smaller businesses so it can double down on the parts that are actually making money. The company’s president once said the division being sold—Lab Products, which makes test kits used worldwide—operates differently from the rest of their business. That’s b
Kidney stones hurt a lot. Doctors say drinking lots of water can help stop them, but new research shows it’s hard to keep up with that advice. A team of scientists tested a program that used smart water bottles to track how much people drank. The bottles could send data and even give small cash r
Kidney transplants are life‑saving, but the focus should not stay only on keeping the new kidney working. The real goal is to keep patients healthy for years. After surgery, doctors give medicines that suppress the immune system. Those drugs are essential, but they also bring risks such as infectio
Caregiving is tough. It's even tougher when the person you're caring for has dementia. A recent study in Slovenia looked at how tech, like telecare, can help. Telecare is tech that helps older adults stay safe and independent at home. It can be things like sensors that detect falls or wearables that
Kidney stones are a painful condition. They affect many people. What you eat can play a big role in this. A recent study looked at how different diets affect kidney stone risk. It also checked if uric acid levels play a part in this. The study focused on four dietary patterns. These patterns were l
Kidneys are super important but often overlooked. They do more than just filter waste. They help control fluids, keep bones strong, and even affect hearing. Many people don't know they have kidney problems until it's too late. That's why taking care of them early is key. Old Chinese medicine says k
Caregivers in long-term care homes often face overwhelming demands. Their jobs are tough, with residents who have complex needs and organizations that expect a lot. To understand how this affects them, researchers studied 28 caregivers from six homes in New Brunswick, Canada. They used special tools
Kidney transplants are life-saving procedures. But is the size of the donor's kidney really that important? This question has been buzzing in the medical world for a while. It's not as simple as one might think. First, let's talk about nephrons. These are tiny filters inside kidneys. Bigger kidneys
Kidney stones are a recurring nightmare for many. Once you have them, there's a good chance they'll return. Doctors often test urine to predict this, but it's not always reliable. A new study tried something different: freezing urine to see what happens. They took samples from 164 people who had ki
Kidney stones are becoming more common worldwide. In North America, about 13% of people have them. In Europe, it's around 9%. One way doctors treat these stones is with a procedure called ureteroscopy. This method is known for being effective and safe. However, it's not without risks. During ureter
