The implementation of the various training programs has built a culture of community for Cardio-Renal researchers and clinicians at UAB. Notably, several of our training programs are supported with ...

The kidneys are central to the maintenance of fluid and electrolyte homeostasis, with intricate tubular processes that regulate blood pressure. Renal physiology involves the coordinated activity of ...

Renal physiology underpins the body’s ability to maintain homeostatic control over blood pressure, electrolyte balance and fluid volume. Recent advances in mathematical modelling have facilitated a ...

A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology reveals that chronic kidney ...

A daily banana can support healthier blood pressure, but experts say its real benefits depend on how it fits into your ...

In humans, even the most minor dehydration can compromise the kidneys causing lifelong, irreparable issues or even death. However, some animals living in desert environments are able to survive both ...

Heart and Circulatory Physiology reveals that chronic kidney disease (CKD) accelerates cognitive decline through ...

Amorphous silica is a common mineral used in the manufacturing of products ranging from toothpaste to semiconductors. Though it has generally been considered safe, new research in rats demonstrates ...

What if polycystic kidney disease (PKD) could be combatted with a strategy as simple as dieting? Such a finding would surely be welcome news to the 12 million people worldwide with the genetic disease ...

The substantial risk of kidney damage from COVID-19 vaccines was predictable. It was known that older vaccines—including those for influenza, HPV, and hepatitis B—could cause kidney injury via immune ...