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Dysregulation of Orexin-A and Implications for Renal Function Assessment in Chronic Kidney Disease.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study compared 44 people with chronic kidney disease to 44 healthy people. It is a small observational study, so it shows a link, not proof of cause. It found that a brain chemical called orexin-A is different in people with kidney disease.

Who did this work

Saeed HRM · Al-Ani RH · Abdulsattar SA · Challoob MH

Source

Article · PubMed, Lifestyle and CKD · 2026 Oct 19
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42893839/