Kidney failure, a silent killer, often goes unnoticed as the body adapts, masking symptoms like fatigue and swelling. The ...

Partial nephrectomy preserves renal function better than radical nephrectomy for complex tumors, especially in younger ...

Diabetes is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide, and with approximately 4.2 million South Africans ...

High blood pressure, also known as Hypertension, is a chronic, most life-long, irreversible condition in which the force of ...

In a first step toward FDA approval of kidney xenotransplantation, a living human with end-stage kidney disease may receive a ...

In summary, chronic kidney disease progresses slowly and is divided into five stages based on how well the kidneys are ...

Transition from acute kidney injury to chronic kidney disease: mechanisms, models, and biomarkers. American journal of physiology. Renal physiology , 327 (5), F788–F805.

A new study published in the British Journal of Urology International found that sarcopenia was linked to increased the risk ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Recently, I almost experienced kidney failure from a probable infection. I am a male, age 68. My glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ranges from 44-50, and my weight is 132 pounds.

On May 23, the WHO recognized kidney disease as a global health threat and urged member states to take steps to promote kidney health and strengthen prevention and treatment efforts, according to ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Recently, I almost experienced kidney failure from a probable infection. I am a man, age 68. My glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ranges from 44-50, and my weight is 132 pounds.