Too often, patients with chronic kidney disease get diagnosed too late – if at all. Addressing risk factors early can stave ...

In a 2024 clinical practice guideline issued by the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) organization, a ...

Globally, the rate of death from chronic kidney disease increased 24% from 1990 to 2021, according to statistics published by ...

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 ...

Chronic kidney disease, also called End Stage Renal Failure, describes the gradual loss of kidney function. The kidneys filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, which is then excreted ...

CKD is responsible for chronic inflammation and oxidative stress and results in the build-up of uremic toxins, which ...

Uganda has made significant strides in kidney care, including the establishment of dialysis centres and successful kidney ...

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) indicates prolonged kidney damage over three months, often undetectable until significant harm occurs. Key risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity.

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

In recognition of World Kidney Awareness Month, Manipal Hospitals has launched an innovative and thought-provoking campaign ...

A new Canadian study has found that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is linked to lower cognitive performance, affecting ...