Nephrology

Research and innovation from the nephrology experts at Vanderbilt Health

Latest in Nephrology

Scope Offers Safer Stone Removal in Complex Cases

Ureteroscopy hazards may be lessened with a new scope that provides real-time intrarenal pressure readings.

Circulating Vesicles Suspected in Cardiorenal Syndrome

Study finds circulating extracellular vesicles during acute heart failure can drive kidney injury.

Signaling Protein in Kidney Cancer Offers Potential Target

Loss of the von Hippel Lindau gene uniquely affects kidney cancer by upregulating a tumor-friendly chemokine.

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Which Antibiotics to Choose for Hospital Infection?

Cefepime raised neurotoxicity risk; piperacillin-tazobactam did not raise risk to kidneys as previously thought.
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Transplant Excellence Result of Skill, Innovation and Teamwork

Vanderbilt surpasses its previous annual record for solid organ transplants, establishing it as the fifth-largest transplant center in the nation.
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Inflammation Factors in Obesity and Kidney Injury

Studies connect receptor pathways to macrophages and inflammation in both obesity and kidney fibrosis.
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Exceptional Growth for Amyloidosis Care

Vanderbilt soars with emerging therapeutics and is the first dedicated amyloidosis treatment center in Tennessee.
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APOL1 Tied to Higher COVID-19 Mortality

Nationwide analysis finds variants may confer more than elevated risk of kidney disease.
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How Bacteria Battles Acidity to Cause UTIs

A novel mechanism of acid resistance expands E. coli’s defenses and may guide researchers toward better treatment for a common infection.