Glomerulus, the fundamental filtering unit of the kidney ... filtration barrier (GFB), consists of three main components: ...

Inside the machine the blood and dialysis fluid are separated by a partially permeable membrane the ... As the filtration only works when they are connected, kidney patients must monitor their ...

Inside the machine the blood and dialysis fluid are separated by a partially permeable membrane the ... As the filtration only works when they are connected, kidney patients must monitor their ...

These cells have interdigitated foot processes that are bridged by a membrane ... the glomerular filtration barrier. Obesity exerts both direct and indirect effects on the kidney.

Diabetes can wreak havoc on the vasculature, leading to renal failure, blindness and cardiovascular disease. Such conditions are ultimately the result of reduced insulin production or insulin ...