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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Fennel seeds offer natural kidney support by acting as a diuretic, reducing inflammation, and providing antioxidant protection. These common kitchen s ...