The thresholds for kidney function currently used to diagnose chronic kidney disease (CKD) reflect a true increase in the ...

Charlottesville-based University of Virginia researchers identified an trend in heart surgery data: Poor kidney function prior to heart surgery is associated with longer hospital stays, higher costs ...

A survey found that clinicians are not discussing genetic testing with 80% of patients with kidney disease who meet ...

There are a variety of differences among markers and clearance methods for GFR measurement compared with the classic method of inulin clearance. However, the bias appears relatively small, and ...

Kidney disease is a growing global problem, with a new portable device developed by Flinders University showcasing some of the science and innovation being thrown at the issue. With chronic kidney ...

Managing mental and emotional health is a key part of managing chronic kidney disease.

Chronic kidney disease affects millions globally, often silently, with projections indicating it will be the fifth leading ...

There is a 16-year-old boy in our community who needs our help. This time last year he was playing soccer, running track and hanging with his friends. Now he has kidney failure and gets dialysis three ...

The revolutionary world of medical imaging continues to transform how healthcare professionals protect our most vital organs, and kidney ultrasounds stand at the forefront of this incredible ...

A new meta-analysis highlights that prevalent nature of chronic kidney disease globally. Here is how it is spreading at a ...