A common constipation drug shows surprising power to protect kidneys

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of kidney failure. As the disease progresses, many patients eventually need dialysis to survive. While current treatments can help slow damage, there are still no approved medications that directly restore kidney function.

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