Chronic Kidney Disease affects 14% of adults and caused 1.5M deaths in 2023—a 6% rise since 1993. Often underdiagnosed, it ...

It also took the spot as the 12th leading cause of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), with an age-standardized DALY rate ...

A 21-year-old man in Turkey suffered a severe and potentially deadly disease after following a bizarre habit to try to ...

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

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.

The results of two large-scale studies demonstrate that sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors significantly ...

Chronic kidney disease develops silently. Kidneys filter waste, but when they weaken, toxins build up. This impacts the heart, bones, and blood. Early detection is crucial. Managing blood pressure and ...

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

The drug finerenone has a positive effect on patients with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The drug reduces the amount of proteins excreted in the urine of these patients. This reduction ...

A rapid multidisciplinary approach is needed to reduce serum free light chain levels and restore kidney function ...