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Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles: Pioneering the Next Generation of Biomedical Applications | Newswise

David Bale5 days ago02 mins

Newswise — Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) represent the next generation of biomedical applications, offering advantages over MSCs such as higher stability and lower immunogenicity. As cell-free nanoparticles MSC-EVs have demonstrated both efficacy and safety in the treatment of a range of diseases. This article discussed the applications of MSC-EVs in hair regeneration,…

Tufts University Announces Agreement with Indian Institute of Science | Newswise

David Bale7 days ago07 mins

Newswise — Tufts University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indian Institute of Science (IISc), a leading research university with more than 40 departments and more than 5,000 students, located in Bengaluru, India, the center of the nation’s high-tech industry. The agreement, signed on June 23 in Bengaluru (formerly known as Bangalore) by Tufts…

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Charuhas V. Thakar, MD, FASN Named Editor-in-Chief of Kidney360 | Newswise

David Bale2 weeks ago05 mins

Highlights Kidney360, the American Society of Nephrology’s monthly open-access journal receives nearly 1,000 original clinical and scientific research submissions annually. Dr. Thakar, the incoming Editor-in-Chief of Kidney360, is the first Editor-in-Chief of an ASN journal from overseas, bringing a global perspective to nephrologists and researchers worldwide. American Society of Nephrology publications contribute to the improved…

Immunotherapy: A New Target Found | Newswise

David Bale3 weeks ago03 mins

Newswise — Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment by mobilizing the immune system to attack tumour cells. Major advances, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors (notably against the PD-1 protein), have produced impressive results against certain types of cancer, including melanoma and kidney cancer. These treatments “take the brakes off” the immune system, increasing its ability to…

Vaccinated Patients Hospitalized with COVID-Linked Acute Kidney Injury Less Likely to Need Dialysis, and More Likely to Survive, After Discharge | Newswise

David Bale3 weeks ago05 mins

BYLINE: Enrique Rivero Newswise — Vaccinated patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who developed acute kidney injury had better outcomes than unvaccinated patients with the same condition, new research suggests. The study found vaccinated patients were less likely to stay on dialysis after discharge, and more likely to survive, than unvaccinated patients. Acute kidney injury, or AKI,…

Amanda Raff, M.D. ’98, Appointed Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Newswise

David Bale3 weeks ago07 mins

Newswise — June 5, 2025—(BRONX, NY)—Albert Einstein College of Medicine has appointed Amanda Raff, M.D. ‘98, as the senior associate dean for medical education. Dr. Raff, a professor of medicine and associate chair of medicine for undergraduate medical education, has served as interim associate dean for medical education since December 2024. She will start her…

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Chronic renal failure: discovery of a crucial biomarker | Newswise

David Bale1 month ago06 mins

Newswise — In a world first, Canadian scientists at the CRCHUM, the hospital research centre affiliated with Université de Montréal, have identified microRNA able to protect small blood vessels and support kidney function after severe injury. For the four million people diagnosed with chronic renal failure in Canada—and millions more abroad—this scientific advancement could have…

Engineered Simplicity: New Microfluidic Device Offers Rapid Kidney Health Check | Newswise

David Bale1 month ago06 mins

Newswise — Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 800 million people globally and is often diagnosed too late for effective intervention. Early detection depends on accurate measurement of biomarkers such as creatinine and the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR). While urine testing is non-invasive and informative, standard methods are time-consuming, costly, and require specialized facilities. Existing…

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Pursuing Bladder Cancer Treatments, Reducing Side Effects | Newswise

David Bale1 month ago07 mins

Newswise — When enfortumab vedotin (now known as Padcev) was initially approved by the FDA in 2019 for use in patients with advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer, it was the first real breakthrough seen in the treatment of bladder cancer in decades. The antibody-drug conjugate works by targeting a protein. Nectin-4, on the surface of…

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Does Early Preemptive Kidney Transplantation Reduce Risk of Death? | Newswise

David Bale1 month ago05 mins

Newswise — New research finds that early preemptive kidney transplants do not reduce the risk of death, according to a Yale School of Medicine (YSM) study published in Transplantation Proceedings on March 25. End-stage kidney disease (ESKD), also known as renal or kidney failure, can occur because of diabetes and high blood pressure, among other…