Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Global Climate Change01:50

Global Climate Change

28.8K
Throughout its ~4.5 billion year history, the Earth has experienced periods of warming and cooling. However, the current drastic increase in global temperatures is well outside of the Earth’s cyclic norms, and evidence for human-caused global climate change is compelling. Paleoclimatology, the study of ancient climate conditions, provides ample evidence for human-caused global climate change by comparing recent conditions with those in the past.
28.8K
What is Climate?01:16

What is Climate?

20.6K
Climate refers to the prevailing weather conditions in a specific area over an extended period. As the saying goes, “Climate is what you expect. Weather is what you get.” Climate is influenced by geographic factors, such as latitude, terrain, and proximity to bodies of water.
20.6K
Kidney Structure01:45

Kidney Structure

75.0K
The kidneys are two large bean-shaped organs located in the upper abdomen. They filter the blood several times a day to remove toxins and rebalance water and electrolytes of the circulatory system via the renal veins. The kidneys receive blood directly from the heart via the renal arteries. These arteries enter the kidney at the hilum, the concave surface of the bean, where they branch and divide into smaller vessels and capillaries.
75.0K
Work Done During Volume Change01:17

Work Done During Volume Change

5.1K
In mechanics, work is done on an object when the force acting on it displaces the object. In thermodynamics, work done on a system can be estimated when the system's volume changes during any thermodynamic process.
Consider a gas confined to a cylinder fitted with a movable piston at one end. If the gas expands from volume V1 to volume V2, it exerts a force on the piston, such that the piston moves by a distance dr.
The work done by the gas on the piston can be expressed as
5.1K
Net Change Theorem01:22

Net Change Theorem

66
The Net Change Theorem is a fundamental principle in calculus that establishes a direct relationship between a function’s rate of change and its accumulated change over an interval. Mathematically, it states that the definite integral of a function's derivative over a given interval [a,b] yields the net change in the original function:This theorem has significant applications in various real-world scenarios, including physics, economics, and engineering. A particularly useful application...
66
Standard Entropy Change for a Reaction03:00

Standard Entropy Change for a Reaction

24.1K
Entropy is a state function, so the standard entropy change for a chemical reaction (ΔS°rxn) can be calculated from the difference in standard entropy between the products and the reactants.
24.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Deciphering AMP deaminase-2 structure, activators and regulators underpinning cellular function in human fructose and nucleotide metabolism.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2026
Same author

Interdialytic blood pressure is independent of weight gain and correlated with serum angiotensin II levels in adults.

Physiological reports·2026
Same author

Fructose: metabolic signal and modern hazard.

Nature metabolism·2026
Same author

Biomechanical and physiological effects of a passive upper-body exoskeleton during stair ascent and descent.

PloS one·2026
Same author

Evaluating the effects of heat strain and air pollution on kidney health.

Environment international·2026
Same author

Importance of Engaging Partners in Digital Postpartum Depression Prevention: Qualitative Study.

JMIR pediatrics and parenting·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 23, 2026

Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplantation
07:30

Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplantation

Published on: July 19, 2021

4.3K

Climate Change and the Kidney.

Richard J Johnson1, Laura G Sánchez-Lozada2, Lee S Newman3

  • 1Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA, Richard.Johnson@ucdenver.edu.

Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism
|June 17, 2019
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Global warming and heat extremes increase kidney disease risk. Understanding heat stress impacts on kidney health and hydration is crucial for prevention and mitigating adverse effects.

Keywords:
Global warmingHeat wavesHeatstrokeKidney stonesMesoamerican nephropathy

More Related Videos

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions
06:10

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Published on: March 31, 2023

1.4K
The Mouse Isolated Perfused Kidney Technique
08:19

The Mouse Isolated Perfused Kidney Technique

Published on: November 17, 2016

23.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 23, 2026

Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplantation
07:30

Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplantation

Published on: July 19, 2021

4.3K
Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions
06:10

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Published on: March 31, 2023

1.4K
The Mouse Isolated Perfused Kidney Technique
08:19

The Mouse Isolated Perfused Kidney Technique

Published on: November 17, 2016

23.2K

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Nephrology
  • Climate Change Research

Background:

  • Global temperature rise leads to more frequent heat waves, increasing morbidity and mortality.
  • The kidney plays a critical role in thermoregulation and is susceptible to heat-associated damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of global warming and heat extremes on kidney diseases.
  • To highlight the mechanisms by which heat stress affects kidney function.
  • To underscore the need for strategies to mitigate heat-related kidney injury.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on heat exposure and kidney health.
  • Analysis of physiological responses to high temperatures, dehydration, and heatstroke.
  • Examination of epidemiological data linking heat extremes to kidney disease prevalence.

Main Results:

  • High temperatures can cause increased core body temperature, dehydration, and hyperosmolality, contributing to acute kidney injury (AKI) via rhabdomyolysis or inflammation.
  • Chronic heat exposure and dehydration may lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly in hot climates.
  • Heat stress is implicated in kidney stone formation and increased risk of urinary tract infections.

Conclusions:

  • Heat extremes pose a significant threat to kidney health, contributing to both acute and chronic kidney diseases.
  • Further research is needed to understand heat stress mechanisms, optimal hydration strategies, and protective measures against chronic heat exposure.
  • Addressing the impact of climate change on kidney disease is essential for public health and economic well-being.