Acute renal failure (ARF) is common immediately after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT), whereas the incidences of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease increase with time.

The hope is that renal denervation will solve not only hypertension-related complications but also the various problems associated with antihypertensive drugs that have a negative impact on quality of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In the United States, the annual rate of growth in incident patients with end-stage kidney disease has slowed.

A new trial has found that patient management through remote means could reduce all-cause mortality and hospitalizations for heart failure (HF) in patients with renal impairment. Patients with heart ...

Unlike creatinine, plasma levels of cystatin C are not affected by muscle mass, said Sarav and Alpern. However, cystatin C -- which also comes at a higher cost -- can increase with inflammation, ...

Sudden weight fluctuations significantly impact kidney health, increasing the risk of chronic kidney disease progression and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lipi Roy writes about addiction, mental health and entertainment. Outside the respiratory system, the kidneys are among the ...

Depression and health problems: Is there a connection? It is estimated that more than 264 million people are affected by depression worldwide. As compared to temporary feelings of sadness, depression ...