Chronic Kidney Disease has become one of the world’s most serious yet often overlooked health threats, affecting more than ...

Kidney disease is a rapidly increasing issue across India, with an increasing number of cases each day being diagnosed. Changes in lifestyle patterns, an increase in hypertension and diabetes, as well ...

Chronic kidney disease is a gradual, irreversible loss of kidney function caused by diabetes, hypertension, or ageing. It ...

Study of lupus nephritis patients also finds link between baseline platelet counts and ESRD. WASHINGTON, D.C.—The best predictor of outcome in patients with lupus nephritis is kidney function at the ...

Health of the kidneys should be one of the major priorities when we look at our overall health. This is because of number of conditions arising from the kidneys that affect different organs ...

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, ...

Creatine raises creatinine levels but does not harm kidney function in healthy individuals Cystatin C is a better kidney marker than creatinine for those taking creatine Proper hydration and ...

Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is a significant risk factor for kidney damage in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as are high blood pressure and obesity. While there isn’t a cure for ...