Nephrology and Hypertension

Advanced Kidney Organoids Produce Early-Stage Plumbing Needed for Removing Waste

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in kidney organoid development by creating early-stage plumbing that connects nephrons to waste-carrying tubules.

Nephrology and Hypertension

AKI Rate in Critically Ill Children with COVID-19 Nearly Double Normal Rate

An international study led by Cincinnati Children’s reveals elevated AKI risk in critically ill children with COVID‑19, emphasizing vigilance with fluids, medications, and early diagnosis.

Nephrology and Hypertension

Gucy1α1's Role in Fibrosis Detection

Cincinnati Children’s researchers identify Gucy1α1 as a precise fibrosis marker in multiple organs, opening new paths for targeted therapies.

Nephrology and Hypertension

Licensing Innovation to Improve Pediatric Acute Kidney Injury Care: The Renal Angina Index

Cincinnati Children’s has licensed the Renal Angina Index (RAI) application, a novel tool for predicting acute kidney injury in critically ill children, to RAIDAR Health LLC to bring this life-saving technology to market.

Nephrology and Hypertension

New Study Shows Efficacy of Creating Normative BP Values from EHR

New research from Cincinnati Children’s shows real‑world EHR blood pressure data can effectively generate updated pediatric norms with meaningful clinical impact.

Nephrology and Hypertension

NGAL Testing Leads to Better Acute Kidney Injury Outcomes Improving Acute Kidney Injury Care for Critically Ill Children

New research from Cincinnati Children’s validates NGAL as an early predictor of acute kidney injury, helping clinicians improve diagnosis and care for critically ill children.

Nephrology and Hypertension

Raising Awareness on World Kidney Day

Our World Kidney Day event united patients, families, and care teams to raise awareness and foster collaboration in kidney care.

Nephrology and Hypertension

Study Explores New Way to Identify Childhood Cardiac Risks

A multi-center study shows real-world pediatric blood pressure data may improve hypertension diagnosis, care, and cost-efficiency across health systems.