F inding out you have autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) can be a life-altering event, even if you haven’t yet experienced any symptoms. One of the most common genetic diseases, ...

Lower doses of initial vasopressin were associated with lower mortality when used as an adjunct in patients with septic shock, according to a review of three recent studies. "Patients with septic ...

Image of the mouse brain showing vasopressin-producing neurons (green) in the BNST region. In red, excitatory connections contacting these cells can be seen. The findings provide the first detailed ...

SIADH and diabetes insipidus, or arginine vasopressin disorder (AVD), involve opposite effects on the same hormone. AVD causes excessive urination and thirst, while SIADH leads to increased water ...

Arginine vasopressin (AVP), also known as antidiuretic hormone, is a nonapeptide secreted from the posterior pituitary gland. The primary stimulus for the secretion of AVP is a rise in serum ...

University of Miami has patented new vasopressin V1A receptor antagonists reported to be useful for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget disease and cancer.

Clinicians now have an FDA-approved liquid desmopressin option for central diabetes insipidus, designed for dosing consistency across the age spectrum.