A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and ...

According to researcher Anne Robertson, the bladder is not considered a particularly glamorous organ, despite hosting many of ...

Common painkillers, while offering quick relief for headaches and body aches, can silently harm your kidneys. Regular or long-term use can lead to inflammation and kidney failure, especially for those ...

Unlike creatinine, plasma levels of cystatin C are not affected by muscle mass, said Sarav and Alpern. However, cystatin C -- which also comes at a higher cost -- can increase with inflammation, ...

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An implantable bioartificial kidney being developed by The Kidney Project – a nationwide collaboration led by Bangladeshi American Professor Shuvo Roy of U.C. San Francisco and Dr. William Fissell of ...

Once you hit your 40s, keeping track of what’s happening inside your body becomes more important than ever. Dr. Dean Eggitt, a leading GP and CEO at Doncaster Local Medical Committee, says a few ...

At 63, Joy Mirembe’s lifelong yearning for motherhood was fulfilled this month with the birth of twin girls. A resident of Rwentobo, Ntungamo District, Mirembe’s hands bore the marks of decades spent ...

The Liberation From Acute Dialysis (LIBERATE-D) randomized clinical trial tested the value of a conservative vs conventional hemodialysis strategy on recovery of kidney function in stable patients ...

Record numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study shows. Figures rose ...