Many people think kidney disease just “happens” by genetics or bad luck. In fact, about two-thirds of kidney failure in the U ...

Kidney fibrosis, a silent threat, involves scar tissue replacing normal kidney tissue, gradually impairing function. Often ...

Nine out of 10 people with chronic kidney disease only find out when it progresses to later stages. Here’s what we know about ...

Acute kidney failure, now known as acute kidney injury (AKI), occurs when your kidneys suddenly lose their ability to filter waste products from your blood. This rapid decline in kidney function can ...

Chronic kidney failure, or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), occurs when the kidneys no longer function effectively and cannot filter waste and extra fluid from the body. It is the fifth and final ...

A recent study finds that the constipation medication lubiprostone can positively impact kidney function. Here's what you ...

A constipation drug has shown promise in slowing kidney damage in chronic kidney disease patients by improving gut and mitochondrial health. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a widespread and serious ...

Study of lupus nephritis patients also finds link between baseline platelet counts and ESRD. WASHINGTON, D.C.—The best predictor of outcome in patients with lupus nephritis is kidney function at the ...

Living kidney donation necessitates rigorous pre‐donation evaluation to ensure donor safety and optimise postoperative outcomes. A critical component in this process is the accurate assessment of ...