Aims Heart failure (HF) often coexists with chronic kidney disease (CKD), impacting prognosis. This study aims to evaluate ...

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 ...

Kidney function at 90 days after hospital discharge is associated with the long-term prognosis of patients with dialysis-dependent acute kidney injury. Clinicians should use kidney function before and ...

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

High-protein diets are everywhere in the fitness world, but health experts say too much protein may put extra strain on your ...

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

Acute kidney injury (AKI), previously called acute renal failure, is when the kidneys are suddenly unable to filter waste products from the blood. This condition can develop slowly or quickly, and ...

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 ...

Currently, patients who have had a kidney transplant must take a cocktail of pills every day for the rest of their lives. These standard immunosuppressants prevent the immune system from attacking the ...

Credit: Thinkstock Poor thyroid function can lead to reduced GFR and decreased renal blood flow that can result in ischemic kidney injury. Subclinical hypothyroidism is common among patients with ...