A Chula research team has developed a screening strip kit to detect the early stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that’s easy to use, yields quick results, increasing the chance of being cured for patients, and helping to cut over 10 billion baht of the ever-increasing annual healthcare costs for CKD patients. The CKD screening strip kits are expected to be released early next year.
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Could a Urine Test Help Assess Aspects of Cystic Fibrosis?
• Studies conducted in mouse models, patients with cystic fibrosis, and different types of cells have helped to define how cystic fibrosis affects the kidneys.
• A urine test may help to assess aspects of cystic fibrosis in patients, which may be useful for testing the effectiveness of new medications.