Even "normal" kidney test results may mask hidden risks if theyre unusually low for your age and sex, signaling higher ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...

Kidney disease often creeps in silently, and many patients aren’t diagnosed until major damage is already done. New research ...

If kidney failure occurs, patients may need dialysis several times a week or a kidney transplant to survive. Global health ...

A new international study has cautioned that kidney test results labelled as “normal” may still conceal early signs of ...

Your kidney function test results are a measure of how well your kidneys are working to filter your blood and remove excess water and waste from the body. For example, the estimated glomerular ...

Kidney function tests are simple blood and urine tests that can identify problems with your kidneys. These tests can estimate your glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which indicates how quickly your ...

Cystatin-C, a new blood test for kidney function, is a better predictor of death and cardiovascular risk among the elderly than the standard measure of kidney function, according to a National Heart, ...

Elevated creatinine levels signal potential kidney strain, indicating impaired waste filtering. While normal ranges exist, factors like muscle mass and diet influence results. Persistent high levels ...