For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people ...

has published a study demonstrating a new blood test significantly outperforms conventional tests in identifying the risk of ...

It also warned that CKD is known as a "silent illness" because it can go undetected until it reaches advanced stages when treatment is limited. The IKA wants people to know that a simple blood and ...

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a widespread and frequently under recognised condition impacting millions around the globe.

This blood test measures the levels of creatinine and Cystatin C in the blood. Healthy kidneys filter out creatinine and keep Cystatin C levels at the right level. However, damaged kidneys cannot ...

Minutolo et al. investigated whether altering the timing of administration of antihypertensive drugs can restore the normal circadian rhythm of blood pressure in CKD patients. The study enrolled ...

Properly functioning kidneys are important for removing waste, controlling blood pressure ... disease are different for everyone. Your lab test results, including eGFR and urine albumin values ...