Charlottesville-based University of Virginia researchers identified an trend in heart surgery data: Poor kidney function prior to heart surgery is associated with longer hospital stays, higher costs ...

Kidney disease, often a silent killer, progresses slowly without noticeable symptoms. Experts emphasise early screening and ...

The thresholds for kidney function currently used to diagnose chronic kidney disease (CKD) reflect a true increase in the ...

There are a variety of differences among markers and clearance methods for GFR measurement compared with the classic method of inulin clearance. However, the bias appears relatively small, and ...

What are the early signs of chronic kidney disease? Learn the symptoms, risk factors, and when to get your kidneys checked.

Managing mental and emotional health is a key part of managing chronic kidney disease.

The revolutionary world of medical imaging continues to transform how healthcare professionals protect our most vital organs, and kidney ultrasounds stand at the forefront of this incredible ...

Background Serum troponin measurement forms a cornerstone of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) diagnosis. A major challenge ...

New Orleans — Clinicians are not discussing genetic testing or counseling with the majority of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in whom such testing is indicated, a new survey found. “This ...

A coalition of leading U.S. pharmacy organizations, in collaboration with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), is urging a ...