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

Subtle abnormalities in kidney function—even within the range considered normal—may help identify people at risk of ...

Sodium reduction and appropriate protein intake are central nutrition strategies for slowing kidney stress and supporting ...

Kidney function at 90 days after hospital discharge is associated with the long-term prognosis of patients with dialysis-dependent acute kidney injury. Clinicians should use kidney function before and ...

The human body has 78 organs and each one performs a variety of important functions. While it's possible to live without organs like the appendix, gallbladder, or spleen, several of our organs are ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) causes round, fluid-filled sacs called cysts to grow in your kidneys. These cysts can cause your kidneys to enlarge and function poorly. People with PKD can also ...

Recently, my primary care physician spotted some abnormal numbers related to my kidney function. He suspects that this is ...

Study of lupus nephritis patients also finds link between baseline platelet counts and ESRD. WASHINGTON, D.C.—The best predictor of outcome in patients with lupus nephritis is kidney function at the ...

Can excessive tea consumption harm kidney health? Experts explain the link between tea, hydration, oxalates, and kidney ...

Kidneys work all day quietly. When kidneys struggle, toxins stay longer in the body and affect overall health. As per a report published by WHO, approximately 674 million people live with chronic ...

Living kidney donation necessitates rigorous pre‐donation evaluation to ensure donor safety and optimise postoperative outcomes. A critical component in this process is the accurate assessment of ...