A simple urine test could accurately show the recurrence of kidney cancer at an early stage, potentially sparing patients invasive scans and enabling faster access to treatment, new research has shown ...

Disagreement between creatinine and cystatin C kidney tests signals a much higher risk of serious disease and death, suggesting both measures should be used together. A new study suggests that when ...

A simple urine test could accurately show the recurrence of kidney cancer at an early stage, potentially sparing patients invasive scans and enabling faster access to treatment, new research has shown ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As more and more Americans undergo CT scans and other medical imaging scans involving intense X-rays, a new study suggests that many of them should take a pre-scan drug that could ...

With home testing options increasing more than ever, you now also have the ability to test for kidney function within the comfort of your own home. Learn more about our four best picks for at-home ...

A new urine-based biomarker test could cut in half the need for surveillance imaging to detect recurrence of the most common form of kidney cancer, researchers reported at the 2025 annual congress of ...

Routine eye tests could in future be used to detect and monitor chronic kidney disease, according to new research from the University of Edinburgh. The study team said that there was an "unmet need" ...

Point-of-care (POC) creatinine devices allow rapid measurement of creatinine levels and calculation of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). This can show whether the kidneys are working ...

Kidney cancer is being diagnosed more often, and part of what makes it worrying is how quietly it can develop. It can affect ...

The fancy full-body scan that has become the new medical trend amongst celebrities may have saved Dwyane Wade's life. The 43-year-old Basketball Hall of Famer revealed in January that he had surgery ...

My 30-year-old son has suffered through 39 kidney stones since he was 16. A recent CT scan shows his kidneys are filled with more. Lab results have ascertained that the stones are made up of calcium ...