IgA nephropathy occurs when a certain immunoglobulin builds up in the kidneys, which can lead to blood in the urine and potential kidney damage. While no cure exists, treatments like blood pressure ...

Pietro A. Canetta, MD, MS, reflects on a particularly impactful case involving a young professional with IgA nephropathy, who was diagnosed after showing mild proteinuria and hematuria. Despite a ...

A tissue transglutaminase IgA test or tTg-IgA test is an effective method used in the diagnosis of celiac disease. It is a blood test that checks for antibodies or immunoglobulins, which are proteins ...

Most cases of immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy are sporadic (or idiopathic), occurring over time for reasons experts don't fully understand. Research suggests that genetic factors are involved in ...

Despite daily contact with COVID-19 patients early in the pandemic, some health professionals avoided falling ill. As a new study shows, the explanation appears to be an antidote in the immune system: ...