Impaired kidney function was also identified as a key risk factor for heart disease, contributing to about 12% of global ...

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

A personalised, moderately restricted low-protein diet is feasible in advanced CKD and is linked to a slower decline in ...

As people age, so do their kidneys.1 The average decline in renal function is approximately 1 mL/min/year after 30 years ...

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 ...

Elevated creatinine levels signal potential kidney strain, indicating impaired waste filtering. While normal ranges exist, ...

Thiazolidinediones are medications that reduce blood glucose levels and are now used to help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD: defined as long-term damage to the kidneys that reduces their ...

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 ...

HOUSTON -- Rate of successful kidney transplantation was similar in adults, ages 65 and older, who received a lower dose ...

The results of two large-scale studies demonstrate that sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors significantly ...

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 ...