Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects approximately 15% of U.S. adults and as many as 9 in 10 with CKD are unaware they have ...

By the time you graduate medical school, you should have a handle on these chronic diseases, as you’ll likely encounter them ...

Black Americans face four times higher risk of kidney disease, with thousands undiagnosed due to healthcare gaps. Experts ...

Clinicians should continue to monitor UACR or UPCR in at-risk children. During periods of rapid growth such as puberty, children with low GFR may show rapid decline in kidney function. Puberty is a ...

Hypertension causes kidney changes at an early stage Study underlines importance of early detection and consistent therapy Date: March 27, 2025 Source: Medical University of Vienna Summary: A ...

Diabetes-related kidney disease can worsen and lead to failure. You may experience many different symptoms, including lower back pain, fatigue, and nausea or vomiting. If you have kidney disease ...

Kidney disease increases heart disease risk, yet as many as 9 in 10 U.S. adults with chronic kidney disease do not know they ...

After 37 years as a liver transplant surgeon, and after performing more than 1,000 surgeries, I have come to appreciate the successes and challenges of the U.S. organ donation and transplant system.

March is National Kidney Month – a time to raise awareness and learn more about kidney health and kidney disease. Earlier in ...