If approved for this investigational new use, KERENDIA ® (finerenone), a non-steroidal mineralocorticoid antagonist (MRA), would be the first MRA indicated for adults with type 1 ...

The kidneys rarely ask for attention. They work quietly, day and night, filtering blood, balancing minerals, supporting bones ...

Trehalase and NGAL could be strong and consistent independent predictors of ESKD, while β-catenin and IL-18 might be less stable or less predictive.

The challenges posed by the treatment of cardiorenal syndrome are complex, and are examined and discussed in this article by Ikhwan Marion, Consultant Geriatrician and GIM, Beacon Hospital, Vladimir ...

Glomerular hyperfiltration was observed in 82.6% of 46 pediatric patients with sickle cell disease, while an elevated urinary protein-creatinine ratio affected 32.6%.

Learn what kidney test results like eGFR, creatinine, urine protein, potassium, and hemoglobin really mean for kidney health.

Kidney disease is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world, especially older adults. One ...

Alternative pathway blockade via factor B inhibition limits C3 cleavage, amplification loop activity, and downstream membrane ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo has raised the alarm over the rising number of Filipinos suffering from chronic kidney disease. “There should be early-detection programs, essential diagnostic ...

New understanding about the pathophysiology of the condition, along with new clinical trial endpoints for approval, have ...

Judith “Judy” Hansen O’Toole is in a familiar place. For the past 15 months, the Greensburg resident has undergone kidney ...

Why it matters: Creatinine is a waste product filtered by the kidneys, and elevated levels may indicate reduced kidney function or disease. How it’s measured: Blood and urine tests, including eGFR ...