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

People with Type 2 diabetes should be concerned with their kidney function, but current testing is woefully insufficient. A ...

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

Baseline kidney function could help identify who is at greater risk for developing chronic kidney disease following cisplatin ...

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

Italy: A new review published in Minerva Medica has revealed that GLP-1 receptor agonists may help preserve kidney function ...

A new drug lowered blood pressure and improved kidney health markers in high-risk patients. Phase 3 trials will test its long-term effects. Preliminary research suggests that adding the new medication ...

Kidney fibrosis, a silent threat, involves scar tissue replacing normal kidney tissue, gradually impairing function. Often undetected until advanced stages, it stems from conditions like diabetes and ...

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

Red bell peppers is a food low in potassium, which is a key consideration for many people with kidney disease, while being ...

Changes in kidney function are better reflected by creatinine concentration than BUN. The latter can be affected by non-renal ...