Scientists have made a remarkable breakthrough in kidney research. In a paper published in the journal Communications Biology, a team of researchers at Kyoto University led by Ramin Sadeghian present ...

In chronic kidney disease care, the central clinical question is often not the exact glomerular filtration rate (GFR) at a ...

Acute kidney injury did not necessarily explain the study results. Hospitalized patients with reduced kidney function on admission who are discharged with apparently normal kidney function have ...

Most people don’t really think about their kidneys. They’re not like your heart or lungs, you don’t feel them working. But ...

MDI Bio Lab scientists discover how the fish solves a basic challenge in regenerative biology-insights in their newest ...

Older adults with an eGFR of 30 to 59 and less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 had a 1.7- and 2.6-fold fold higher risk of dementia, respectively, compared with those who had normal kidney function (eGFR ...

Kidney disease often progresses silently, hence paying attention to the subtle signs is important. Dr Sood shares 5 symptoms ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a major global health challenge and on the rise nationwide, with approximately ...

A pair of genetically modified pig kidneys filtered blood and produced urine for 7 days after being transplanted into a brain-dead patient ― marking another important step toward opening up a new ...

Dennis Moledina encountered a common problem during his training in nephrology, the specialty dedicated to kidney health.

That vitamin bottle on your kitchen counter promising improved energy, stronger immunity, or enhanced performance might hide an uncomfortable truth – many popular supplements can damage your kidneys ...

While painkillers, especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can provide relief from pain and inflammation, ...