New York University researchers say a simple, gene-based blood test has shown to be highly accurate in predicting whether ...

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), affecting 1 in 10 globally and potentially 15% of Indians, often goes unnoticed until advanced ...

Your kidney function test results are a measure of how well your kidneys are working to filter your blood and remove excess water and waste from the body. For example, the estimated glomerular ...

A patient with end-stage kidney disease successfully received a genetically engineered porcine kidney and was released from ...

Managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires a combination of medical treatment, diet/food changes and appetite monitoring. Early detection, through regular urine and blood tests, ensures cats ...

Your kidneys are crucial in maintaining health by filtering waste, balancing body fluids, and regulating blood pressure.

Your kidney function test results are a measure of how well your kidneys are working to filter your blood and remove excess water and waste from the body. For example, the estimated glomerular ...

A uric acid test measures the amount of a waste product called uric acid (urate) in your blood or urine. Uric acid is a byproduct of the breakdown of chemicals called purines found in foods and drinks ...

The creatinine blood test helps doctors diagnose kidney disease. A poorly functioning kidney cannot filter creatinine as well as it usually does, which causes levels in the blood to rise.

Researchers have identified type 5 collagen as a key factor in kidney fibrosis, revealing its potential as a biomarker to predict chronic kidney disease progression. A repurposed anti-cancer drug, ...

A little girl who was admitted to hospital with a stomach ache was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer. Mia Courtney, ...

For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people who have it are formally diagnosed.