Novel Drug Bendavia Acts In Unique Way To Protect Against Kidney Injury

New research reveals the mechanism by which an experimental drug can protect the kidneys from sudden damage, called acute kidney injury (AKI). The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), show how the drug may be able to save many lives and cut medical costs related to the condition. AKI, which affects millions of people worldwide and increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease and dying early, is most often caused by reduced or blocked blood flow to the kidney (called ischemia)...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology / Nephrology Source Type: news