An expert task force on Thursday released a new and much-anticipated approach for diagnosing kidney function, saying there is no need for controversial algorithms that consider race in the assessment ...

Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Senior Investigator in the Section on Genetics and Epidemiology at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA. To facilitate translational research on ...

Overall, the reviewers wrote, most IBD therapies “appear safe and effective when used in chronic kidney disease, including on ...

NEW YORK and SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of National Diabetes Month and concurrent with the launch of KidneyIntelX in the Veterans Health Administration health ...

In patients with chronic kidney disease, the loss of podocytes—part of the kidney's glomerular filtration barrier—causes irreversible disease progression. So far, physicians and researchers have found ...

With home testing options increasing more than ever, you now also have the ability to test for kidney function within the comfort of your own home. Learn more about our four best picks for at-home ...

A BMP is a blood test that measures eight different chemicals that occur naturally in the blood. It can inform doctors about electrolytes, fluid balance, glucose levels, and other markers of a ...

A nephrologist (pronounced nuh-frah-luh-jist) is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect your kidneys. A nephrologist is a doctor who specializes in ...

Doctors often use 'renal failure' and 'kidney failure' interchangeably, both signifying a critical loss of kidney function. While 'renal' stems from Latin for kidneys and is common in medical jargon, ...

That vitamin bottle on your kitchen counter promising improved energy, stronger immunity, or enhanced performance might hide an uncomfortable truth – many popular supplements can damage your kidneys ...