Sunday, 10 November 2013

Genetic Variations Linked to Decline in Kidney Function in African-Americans

Genetic variations in some African-American individuals suffering from chronic kidney disease may contribute to decline in kidney function, a new study found. The research, led by investigators from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins University, may help explain, in part, why even after accounting for differences in socioeconomic background, end-stage kidney disease is twice as prevalent among blacks as whites. Results are published online today ...

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