Chronic kidney disease now ranks as the ninth leading cause of death globally, affecting 788 million people worldwide, ...

A sweeping global study reveals that chronic kidney disease now affects nearly 800 million people and has become one of the world’s top 10 causes of death. A new global analysis reveals that more ...

It also took the spot as the 12th leading cause of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), with an age-standardized DALY rate ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common and ranks among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity, says a Lancet study as ...

A 'kidney attack,' or acute kidney injury, strikes suddenly, unlike gradual chronic disease. It occurs when kidneys abruptly lose filtering ability, o ...

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

Record numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study shows. Figures rose ...

When people hear "kidney issue," they typically envision something glaring and painful such as kidney stones or infections. These are commonly accompanied by distinct warning signs, allowing for rapid ...

In older age, low sodium tends to be caused by taking certain medications, kidney problems, or infection. However, there can be multiple causes, and the treatment depends on the cause. Sodium is an ...

Weaning patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) from dialysis while they are still hospitalized may save them from remaining ...