Kidney function at 90 days after hospital discharge is associated with the long-term prognosis of patients with dialysis-dependent acute kidney injury. Clinicians should use kidney function before and ...

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 ...

Equations underestimate the slope of renal decline over time In chronic kidney disease care, the central clinical question is ...

Chronic kidney disease isn’t fully reversible, but early diagnosis, medical care, and lifestyle changes can slow progression, ...

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Scientists have made a remarkable breakthrough in kidney research. In a paper published in the journal Communications Biology, a team of researchers at Kyoto University led by Ramin Sadeghian present ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) causes round, fluid-filled sacs called cysts to grow in your kidneys. These cysts can cause your kidneys to enlarge and function poorly. People with PKD can also ...

We are joined by experts who share what you need to know to protect your kidneys, including the importance of early detection ...

Credit: Thinkstock Poor thyroid function can lead to reduced GFR and decreased renal blood flow that can result in ischemic kidney injury. Subclinical hypothyroidism is common among patients with ...

Investigators studied eGFR slope in patients with lupus nephritis using longitudinal data from a real-world registry.