Tag: kidneys

How Low-Dose Lithium Affects Kidneys: What Research Shows

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Audio updated on April 9, 2026, so Apple users can listen. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen. Your browser does not support the audio element. I. Introduction Lithium has been used for decades as a treatment for bipolar disorder, but in recent years, scientists have started to look at it in a…

CKD And Telomerase: A New Hope For Kidney Regeneration

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Audio updated on April 9, 2026, for Apple device compatibility. 🎧 ▶️ Press play below to listen. Introduction Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has long been considered a progressive condition, one that inevitably worsens over time and often leads to dialysis or transplantation. But recent discoveries are reshaping how we view the kidney. Emerging evidence suggests…