Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition in which the kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood effectively. This can eventually lead to a buildup of waste and fluid in the body. In ...

When a phase two clinical trial from Japan suggested that a common constipation medicine might slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), paediatric nephrologist Dr Kanav Anand of Sir Ganga ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Stage 1 CKD often doesn't cause noticeable symptoms but requires ...

A phase 2 trial shows rilparencel improves annual eGFR slope, which suggests the cell therapy may preserve kidney function in patients with diabetic nephropathy. Rilparencel, an investigational renal ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Outside of limiting your salt intake, avoiding potassium and phosphates, and hydrating properly, is there ...

HOUSTON -- SGLT2 inhibitors may hold a benefit for a wider pool of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) than previously thought, a pair of meta-analyses indicated. SGLT2 inhibitors helped to ...

CKD and HF often coexist, worsening outcomes due to shared risk factors and biological pathways like inflammation and neurohormonal activation. CKD is frequently underdiagnosed in HF patients, with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Caring for patients with kidney disease entails also addressing common comorbidities. Kidney disease is often ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Long-term adherence is essential for realizing kidney ...

Dr Ray O’Connor takes a look at Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), including if dietary choice affects its prevalence, and whether there's an association between CKD and cancer ...