A survey found that clinicians are not discussing genetic testing with 80% of patients with kidney disease who meet ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Renal function testing is underused to diagnose and manage lupus nephritis. Appropriate testing may help reduce disease progression and the associated worsening of outcomes. Investigators analysed ...

Kidney cancer symptoms can mimic CKD symptoms, making early detection difficult and highlighting the importance of awareness ...

Anil Oza is a general assignment reporter at STAT focused on the NIH and health equity. You can reach him on Signal at aniloza.16. Several years ago, nephrologists attempted a first-of-its-kind effort ...

There is a 16-year-old boy in our community who needs our help. This time last year he was playing soccer, running track and hanging with his friends. Now he has kidney failure and gets dialysis three ...