A survey found that clinicians are not discussing genetic testing with 80% of patients with kidney disease who meet ...

The thresholds for kidney function currently used to diagnose chronic kidney disease (CKD) reflect a true increase in the ...

Charlottesville-based University of Virginia researchers identified an trend in heart surgery data: Poor kidney function prior to heart surgery is associated with longer hospital stays, higher costs ...

There are a variety of differences among markers and clearance methods for GFR measurement compared with the classic method of inulin clearance. However, the bias appears relatively small, and ...

Managing mental and emotional health is a key part of managing chronic kidney disease.

An investigator at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received international recognition for innovative imaging ...

What are the early signs of chronic kidney disease? Learn the symptoms, risk factors, and when to get your kidneys checked.

Chronic kidney disease affects millions globally, often silently, with projections indicating it will be the fifth leading ...

A coalition of leading U.S. pharmacy organizations, in collaboration with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), is urging a ...

Chemotherapy, while vital for fighting cancer, places a significant burden on the kidneys as they filter out these powerful ...

Health experts are urging men to undergo regular health screenings as growing evidence shows that early-stage heart, kidney ...