Many people think kidney disease just “happens” by genetics or bad luck. In fact, about two-thirds of kidney failure in the U ...

Nine out of 10 people with chronic kidney disease only find out when it progresses to later stages. Here’s what we know about ...

Renal insufficiency refers to a state in which the kidneys are not functioning at their full capacity. This condition may be ...

Acute kidney injury (AKI), previously called acute renal failure, is when the kidneys are suddenly unable to filter waste products from the blood. This condition can develop slowly or quickly, and ...

A constipation drug has shown promise in slowing kidney damage in chronic kidney disease patients by improving gut and ...

Increasing frequency of physical activity is linked to a slower decline in measured kidney function in adults without ...

Kidney disease often develops quietly, with subtle symptoms. These symptoms can be easy to miss, especially at night.

The kidneys perform blood filtration to extract waste products that result from protein breakdown, which they then transfer ...

Study of lupus nephritis patients also finds link between baseline platelet counts and ESRD. WASHINGTON, D.C.—The best predictor of outcome in patients with lupus nephritis is kidney function at the ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition marked by a gradual decline in kidney function, which can ultimately ...

Lubiprostone, a selective chloride channel activator, can help preserve renal function in patients with stage IIIb-IV chronic ...