NEW YORK and HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows.

New insights into kidney function tests suggest using creatinine and cystatin C together may lower the risk of kidney failure ...

HOUSTON -- Two commonly used kidney function tests had a large degree of disagreement and were linked with serious health ...

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

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — UofL Health says the nationwide test that was used to see how well your kidney is functioning has been negatively impacting African American patients for years. According to UofL ...

video: A commonly used blood test which measures how well a person’s kidneys are working may not pick up kidney disease for people in Africa. This means that many people could miss early diagnosis and ...

Other risk factors for kidney disease include chronic infections, autoimmune disorders, and certain genetic variants. The new ...

MORE THAN 90,000 PEOPLE ARE ON THE NATIONAL TRANSPLANT LIST WAITING FOR A KIDNEY. A MEASURE USED TO TEST A PERSON’S KIDNEY FUNCTION IS UNDER SCRUTINY FOR AFFECTING HOW SOON BLACK PATIENTS CAN GET THE ...

David joined the WCCO team in April 2020, previously working at CBS 58 in Milwaukee. Prior to that, he worked in Las Vegas. While there, David covered several stories in the national spotlight, ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly as your body’s filtration system, processing roughly 200 quarts of blood daily to remove waste and excess fluid. Despite their vital importance, kidney problems often ...