Chronic kidney disease has a variety of causes, ranging from immune system problems to medication side effects ...

MDI Bio Lab scientists discovered how zebrafish solve a basic challenge in regenerative biology—insights in their newest publication in the journal Development could one day guide human repair.

IgA nephropathy, an immune assault on the kidneys, is often missed. New treatments mean that spotting it sooner might save lives ...

Your kidneys and heart are closely connected, and CKD can increase your risk of heart issues. Learn how to notice signs of problems and potential treatments.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 36 million people. “CKD is a real public health crisis, and one that’s steadily rising,” said Merlin Thomas, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., FRACP, a professor of ...

A commentary by Calvin Meaney urges discontinuation of outdated tests that are imprecise or disadvantage Black patients.

March is National Kidney Month, and a local Texoma clinic is urging patients to seek treatment. Dr. Ashwin Patel, a ...

With a fresh phase 3 win for Kerendia, Bayer is one step closer to pushing the ascendant drug into a much broader population ...

A Japanese registry has identified a blind spot in the routine care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Serum bicarbonate levels are rarely measured, leaving metabolic acidosis largely ...

The kidney filters blood to remove waste products and excess water. In addition, the kidney plays a role in acid-base (pH) ...