Most cases of chronic kidney disease relate to underlying conditions, so the best treatment for you depends on your health ...

Baseline kidney function could help identify who is at greater risk for developing chronic kidney disease following cisplatin treatment.An analysis of more than 9,000 patients treated with cisplatin ...

The kidneys filter out the accumulated impurities in the body, helping the rest of the body function properly. But what ...

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 ...

Study of lupus nephritis patients also finds link between baseline platelet counts and ESRD. WASHINGTON, D.C.—The best predictor of outcome in patients with lupus nephritis is kidney function at the ...

People with Type 2 diabetes should be concerned with their kidney function, but current testing is woefully insufficient. A ...

Cystatin C is an emerging biomarker that enhances kidney function assessment accuracy, particularly in hospitalized patients ...

A diagnosis of kidney cancer, also known as renal cancer, requires strong partnership with your oncologist. This overview is ...