Diabetes has long been lumped into two categories - Type 1, which often appears in childhood, or Type 2, which is associated with obesity and typically develops later in life. But scientists have ...

A Mount Royal University study is shedding light on how Tibetan highlanders adapt to high-altitude settings.

A study by a Mount Royal University physiologist and his team demonstrates the key role of the kidneys in acclimatization to ...

which may indicate selective pressure on ancestral Tibetan highlander populations related to renal function with acclimatization." Insights from the research benefit physiology as a whole, and add new ...

"I pass this car that has a magnet on his driver's side door, and it said, 'O-negative type blood, kidney donor needed. Call this number,'" Bruens says. "And I was like, 'I, in fact, I have O ...

Biochemical and physiological mechanisms of adaptation of organisms to the marine environment. Special emphasis is on biological responses to temperature, salinity, carbon dioxide, pH and bicarbonate ...

Combined liver–kidney transplantation must consider surgical logistics for both the liver and the kidney grafts. The most common surgical procedure of combined liver–kidney transplantation is ...

Staying hydrated can help pass kidney stones faster. Certain substances, including apple cider vinegar and lemon juice, may help prevent kidney stones, but they are not confirmed to be effective ...

If chronic kidney disease (CKD) is left untreated, it can lead to complications like anemia and high blood pressure, which can worsen kidney function and contribute to other health issues.

One such transplant was maintained for two months, allowing doctors to learn more about the physiology and function of a pig’s kidney and how to treat rejection of the organ. In 2023 ...