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

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

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that even slight abnormalities in kidney function—within the normal ...

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

Understanding your creatinine levels is important for monitoring kidney function. When you go for your yearly check-up, you'll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some ...

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are more likely to experience nocturnal hypertension than the general population.

More than 8 million people in the U.S. take blood thinners, also called anticoagulants. Many are prescribed the drugs after ...

Understanding eGFR and uPCR is vital for managing IgA nephropathy to predict kidney health, guide treatment, and work effectively with healthcare providers in slowing disease progression.

Kidney transplantation can be done using kidneys from either living or deceased donors, and both options save lives. Living ...

A treatment that restores normal kidney function in almost half of patients with lupus nephritis has been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Obinutuzumab ...

Loss of functional kidney tissue after nephrectomy for kidney cancer contributes to the onset of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Clinicians are reminded to include non-prescription supplement history when evaluating thrombotic events in younger adults ...