Even if your lab results show “normal” kidney function, new research suggests it might not tell the full story. A groundbreaking study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Kidney International, ...
Acute kidney injury did not necessarily explain the study results. Hospitalized patients with reduced kidney function on admission who are discharged with apparently normal kidney function have ...
The kidneys work every minute of the day without asking for attention. They filter waste, balance fluids, regulate blood ...
Most people think kidney health depends mainly on drinking enough water. While hydration is important, nephrology experts say ...
A new study found that people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may face a significantly higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), cardiovascular complications and premature death, ...
In a 60-year-old patient with clinical stage III adenocarcinoma of the lung, treatment with 160 mg of selpercatinib twice daily, in 28-day cycles, led to a rapid decrease in the estimated glomerular ...
The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a blood test to assess kidney function. The formula for calculating eGFR takes the patient’s body size, age, and sex into account to predict how well ...
Adults with prediabetes were more than twice as likely as those with normal glucose levels to experience a faster decline in kidney function over time, according to new data from a long-term ...