Proton pump inhibitor use is implicated in decline in kidney graft function after transplantation. Extended proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use is associated with decline in graft function in kidney ...

When waste builds up in your system because your kidneys aren’t filtering it out, it can start to mess with other parts of ...

The Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation (OHF) has accepted UCSF Health into its OHF Care Center Network recognizing the health system’s dedication to providing high-quality medical care, resources, ...

Tirzepatide use vs placebo was associated with slower decline in eGFR among patients with prediabetes and obesity or ...

Fish delivers protein, and when you choose a fatty fish like tuna, salmon or trout, you're also getting omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and ...

Regularly staying up late can lead to kidney problems. But how late into the night can it start to harm this vital organ?

Dysregulation of the alternative complement pathway, hallmarked by isolated reduction of the serum C3 fraction, is now recognized as an additional feature of lupus nephritis. Persistent, isolated low ...

A UCSF analysis has found that the newer generation of much more effective diabetes medications are reaching only a fraction ...