Common congenital defect a prickly problem for the kidney

Links shared publicly online about this topic.

  • 490
    total visits

Common congenital defect a prickly problem for the kidney

sciencedaily.com

One of the most common congenital defects in humans is a kidney abnormality known as hydronephrosis. Hydronephrosis arises because the flow of urine from the kidney to the bladder is impeded. By studying kidney development in mice, researchers have now identified a new cellular mechanism underlying hydronephrosis, something that they hope might lead to better therapeutics for the condition and improved diagnosis of its severity.

View full resource at sciencedaily.com

Tags: Kidney Health, Urinary System

  • Share

Most Recently Shared on February 21, 2011 at 6:06 pm By:

sciencedaily sciencedaily

Common congenital defect a prickly problem for the kidney: One of the most common congenital defects in humans i... http://bit.ly/effDfQ

1 year ago...

A Prickly Problem For The Kidney

medicalnewstoday.com — “One of the most common congenital defects in humans - it is detected in approximately 0.5% of fetuses analyzed by routine antenatal sonography - is a kidney abnormality known as hydronephrosis. HyView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on February 22, 2011 at 2:33 pm By:

Drugs_Devices Drugs and Devices OW OW Health

A Prickly Problem For The Kidney: One of the most common congenital defects in humans - it is detecte... http://mnt.to/f/3Rst #MedDevice

1 year ago...

Advertisement