Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the ...

Hypertension leads to the thickening and narrowing of small blood vessels in the kidneys, reducing blood flow and function. This causes salt and water accumulation, further increasing blood ...

Certain foods are bad for your health if you have kidney disease. Healthy kidneys regulate the body’s mineral and protein levels. But kidney disease causes progressive damage that interferes with ...

The kidneys, essential for waste removal and fluid balance, are fundamental to overall health. Unfortunately, kidney disease develops with minimal initial symptoms. The ability to recognise and ...

I love listening to music on my bike. Not so much when I’m out for a blast, or road testing, but more for when I’m grinding out swathes of motorway or nipping to the shops. I’ve tried all ...

Dwyane Wade is opening up about the changes in his body that he noticed prior to being diagnosed with kidney cancer. The retired NBA pro revealed in an exclusive interview aired March 11 on TODAY ...

Cystatin C is emphasized as a preferred biomarker for accurate GFR measurement in CKD assessment. SGLT2i are recommended for CKD patients, regardless of diabetes status, for kidney and ...

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Kidney disease affects millions of Americans, often developing silently until significant damage occurs. These bean-shaped organs perform essential functions beyond filtering waste—they regulate ...

Kenyans are yet to reap the benefits of a Sh3.6 billion East Africa Kidney Institute Centre of Excellence. Despite heavy investment in infrastructure and resources, the project has failed to take off, ...