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

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

Doctors often use 'renal failure' and 'kidney failure' interchangeably, both signifying a critical loss of kidney function.

A new study shows that when two common tests for kidney function give very different results, it may be a sign of serious ...

The American Kidney Fund wants to help you Know Your Kidneys. Here are four factors that could mean you are at a higher risk ...

This breakthrough offers hope for a future where kidney disease can be better managed—or even prevented. By revealing the ...

Given just how much lifestyle disorders or non-communicable diseases are on the rise these days, it is quite likely that you would have taken a liver function test (LFT) and then consulted the doctor ...

India is witnessing a rapid rise in chronic kidney disease cases, now affecting 138 million people. This growing crisis ...

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.

High creatinine levels may signal that your kidneys are not filtering waste effectively. Here is what the numbers mean, symptoms to watch out for, and when to see a doctor.

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

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