A Mysterious Kidney Disease Has Arrived in Texas

A mysterious kidney disease called chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu), previously documented only in Central America and parts of Asia, appears to be emerging in Texas among young laborers from Mexico and Central America. Dr. Ricardo Nuila at Houston's Ben Taub Hospital has observed numerous cases of unexplained kidney failure in otherwise healthy young men over the past decade, raising concerns about a potential epidemic linked to physical labor in extreme heat. The discovery could provide an opportunity for advanced medical research in Houston to uncover the disease's causes and prevent further cases.