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 ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Health care providers for decades have measured ...

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 ...

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

Kidney disease, often a silent killer, progresses slowly without noticeable symptoms. Experts emphasise early screening and ...

The revolutionary world of medical imaging continues to transform how healthcare professionals protect our most vital organs, and kidney ultrasounds stand at the forefront of this incredible ...

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

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

The symptoms of kidney disease, such as fatigue, swelling, and changes in urine output, can easily be mistaken for other ...

New Orleans — Clinicians are not discussing genetic testing or counseling with the majority of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in whom such testing is indicated, a new survey found. “This ...