Your kidneys are small organs, but they perform several jobs that are essential for life. They remove waste and extra water ...

Over the past few visits, I noticed that my kidney function results indicated a “mild to moderate decrease in kidney function ...

Chronic kidney disease is a condition in which kidney function declines, causing significant health issues in patients. A previous study led by Dr. Motoko Yanagita found that tertiary lymphoid tissues ...

Recently, my primary care physician spotted some abnormal numbers related to my kidney function. He suspects that this is related to lisinopril. As a result, he decreased my daily dosage to just 10 mg ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have suffered from high blood pressure since I was a young man in my early 20s. I recently turned 70 years old. My blood pressure has been controlled by various medications. Most ...

New 2026 ESC guidelines recommend two kidney tests for people with heart disease: eGFR and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health burden affecting approximately one in 10 adults globally. Even with improved ...

New research reveals how disrupted energy production in the kidneys contributes to progressive kidney disease in diabetes. SINGAPORE / YOKOHAMA, 16 October 2023 – Disrupted kidney metabolism is a key ...

A medical student in New York volunteered in class to be a patient having an ultrasound, which showed an abnormality in her body The doctor who performed the ultrasound informed the student of what ...

September’s cancer-awareness observances offer a reminder that cancer care goes beyond the disease itself.Cancer treatment ...

New ESC guidelines highlight the close connection between heart and kidney health, urging cardiovascular patients to undergo kidney screening and receive timely treatment to reduce serious health ...