While the kidneys are mostly affected, advanced or severe hyperoxaluria can affect multiple organ systems due to the ...

Loss of functional kidney tissue after nephrectomy for kidney cancer contributes to the onset of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Kidney transplantation can be done using kidneys from either living or deceased donors, and both options save lives. Living ...

Clinicians are reminded to include non-prescription supplement history when evaluating thrombotic events in younger adults ...

Two women--a 23-year-old from Karaikudi and 38-year-old mother of two from <br />Tiruvannamalai--received a fresh lease of lifes and tumours in their kidneys were detected in time<br />after a random ...

Nocturnal stage 1 hypertension is associated with kidney function decline, particularly in younger patients with CKD.

Elias Manolis is a 13-year-old boy who works hard in school, loves his family and his brand new puppy Cooper, but his life is ...

A 74-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes presented to our nephrology clinic for follow-up of diabetic kidney disease with a serum creatinine of 180 (reference range 59 ...

Johns Hopkins scientists and partners across the country are conducting research that could dramatically improve transplants, from technology that preserves donor tissue longer to treatments that redu ...

Understanding eGFR and uPCR is vital for managing IgA nephropathy to predict kidney health, guide treatment, and work ...

Every fitness enthusiast insists on adding ‘more protein’ to your diet. In recent times, the benefits of protein have been ...

A dietitian explains how much protein you need per day, whether too much protein is harmful, and what to watch for, such as digestive issues and hydration.