Silicon Isn’t Just for Computers. It Can Make a Good Kidney, Too

by Dr. Michael B. Fisher | Mar 13, 2018 | Doctors, Patients

Layman’s summary: Now, after more than 20 years of work, one team of doctors and researchers is close to offering patients an implantable artificial kidney, a bionic device that uses the same technology that makes the chips that power your laptop and smartphone....

Role of impaired Nrf2 activation in the pathogenesis of oxidative stress and inflammation in chronic tubulo-interstitial nephropathy

by Dr. Michael B. Fisher | Mar 8, 2018 | Doctors

Layman’s summary: Tubulo-interstitial nephropathy is a disease process found in many patients especially those who have been on dialysis for long periods of time. In research on rats, there is a possible suggestion that dietary changes can affect the causes of...

Oral activated charcoal adsorbent (AST-120) ameliorates CKD-induced intestinal epithelial barrier disruption

by Dr. Michael B. Fisher | Mar 8, 2018 | Doctors

Layman’s summary: The study suggest that oral activated charcoal adsorbent may be also effective in attenuating oxidative stress and inflammation which are the main cause of accelerated cardiovascular disease and numerous other complications in patients with end...

Circulating urokinase receptor as a cause of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

by Dr. Michael B. Fisher | Mar 8, 2018 | Doctors

Layman’s summary: There is the potential for a blood screening for kidney disease. Publication date: July 2011 Published in: Nature Medicine Lead author: Changli Wei Department of Medicine, Miller School of Medicine University of Miami Abstract: Focal segmental...

The Leaky Gut and Altered Microbiome in Chronic Kidney Disease

by Dr. Michael B. Fisher | Mar 8, 2018 | Doctors

Publication date:November 2017 Layman’s summary: The efforts to reduce high levels of phosphorus and potassium in dialysis patients adversly affects the good microbial bacteria in the GI tract. Published in: Journal of Renal Nutrition Lead author: Wei Ling Lau...