People with Type 2 diabetes should be concerned with their kidney function, but current testing is woefully insufficient. A ...

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

Kidney fibrosis, a silent threat, involves scar tissue replacing normal kidney tissue, gradually impairing function. Often ...

Baseline kidney function could help identify who is at greater risk for developing chronic kidney disease following cisplatin ...

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 ...

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 ...

In this Ask The Professor Q&A, David St-Jules, a registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and Dr. John Westhoff, associate professor in the School of Medicine and ...

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) should focus on plant-based foods and moderate protein intake to support kidney health and improve quality of life, according to experts.

A recent study finds that the constipation medication lubiprostone can positively impact kidney function. Here's what you ...