A new study shows that when two common tests for kidney function give very different results, it may be a sign of serious ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a slow health problem that affects how well your kidneys clean your blood. It has five stages ...

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.

Your kidneys work tirelessly as your body’s filtration system, processing roughly 200 quarts of blood daily to remove waste and excess fluid. Despite their vital importance, kidney problems often ...

Other risk factors for kidney disease include chronic infections, autoimmune disorders, and certain genetic variants. The new ...

The kidneys produce certain hormones in our bodies that help control blood pressure and make red blood cells. However, many ...

Experts explain that foamy urine is a classic sign of a high level of protein in your urine. This means that excess protein in your pee can be a warning sign that directly affects your kidneys or a ...

When you experience issues with your kidneys, you might think they would cause obvious warning signs. After all, kidneys are among the most important organs in the body, carrying out crucial functions ...

In FSGS, podocytes are damaged, like a net with torn holes, allowing protein to leak into the urine, creating a harmful ...

Kidney disease affects millions of Americans, with Black communities facing disproportionately higher risks due to genetic factors, socioeconomic challenges, and health disparities. Early detection ...

Sanskruti Lakhotia from RMIT's Sir Ian Potter NanoBioSensing Facility holds a bottle of the nanoparticle formula being used to develop Nexsen's kidney diagnostic tests. A simple blood test could ...

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