Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 700 million people worldwide and is caused by genetic and environmental factors, as well as existing medical conditions. Known genetic risk factors for ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 700 million people worldwide and is caused by genetic and environmental ...

When University of Texas at Arlington researcher Paul J. Fadel and his colleagues launched a study on vascular health in ...

Is kidney xenotransplantation an answer to the kidney organ shortage? Experts weigh in the current promise and potential medical hurdles.

Cystatin C is an emerging biomarker that enhances kidney function assessment accuracy, particularly in hospitalized patients ...

A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings warns that young workers on night shifts carry a significantly higher risk ...

The kidneys sometimes produce hard mineral deposits known as kidney stones, which trigger severe pain, and can result in ...

Using biochemical markers such as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and proteinuria improved precision, reaching ...

Kidneys are small but very important organs in our body. As we all know they filter waste from the blood, balance body fluids ...

A randomized trial tested the potential additive benefit of active vitamin D in reducing proteinuria in patients with IgA nephropathy.

Salt is eliminated from the body in urine in 1 to 3 days. Cutting back on salt, drinking water, and exercising may improve ...

A new clinical study has explored the role of empagliflozin in patients living with cirrhosis and type 2 diabetes mellitus, ...