Renal physiology underpins the body’s ability to maintain homeostatic control over blood pressure, electrolyte balance and fluid volume. Recent advances in mathematical modelling have facilitated a ...

Acute kidney injury - defined as an abrupt decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) - is among the top causes of hospitalization during a heat wave. New research published ahead of print in the ...

Receipt of female hormones appeared to lead to protective vasodilation in nephrons. Male hormone use appeared to induce subclinical kidney stress. A prospective observational study of transgender ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that even slight abnormalities in kidney function—within the normal ...

Exercising more frequently is associated with a significantly slower decline in measured glomerular filtration rate in a new ...

Acute kidney injury, or AKI, is a dangerous condition that affects many people in hospitals, especially those in intensive ...

Amorphous silica is a common mineral used in the manufacturing of products ranging from toothpaste to semiconductors. Though it has generally been considered safe, new research in rats demonstrates ...

Pediatric kidney disease requires early diagnosis and specialized care to support growth, development, and long-term health.