Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function. This affects essential bodily functions, including mineral balance, red blood cell production, and waste ...

Childhood cancer survivors face heightened risks of chronic kidney disease and hypertension, necessitating urgent updates to ...

Men and people ages 45 and older face additional risk of serious kidney conditions six to 12 months after their viral illness ...

and albuminuria is the best prognostic predictor of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression to ESRD. The researchers introduce a classification system that could lead to referral for risk of ESRD ...

The evaluation of diabetic nephropathy from research and clinical viewpoints depends on the assessment of two continuous variables, albumin excretion rate (AER) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

Treating lupus nephritis to achieve sustained remission for at least 3 years likely protects kidney function. In patients with active lupus nephritis, at least 3 years of sustained clinical ...

Heart failure represents one of the most significant global health challenges, affecting millions worldwide and requiring ...

Even though National Kidney Awareness Month (March) is over, for those who live with kidney disease the awareness is 24/7.

Itching, or pruritus, is a common symptom in people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those undergoing hemodialysis. You may also hear this referred to as CKD-associated pruritus or ...