When we think of kidney transplantation, we usually focus on surgery, immunosuppressive drugs, and early post-operative tests ...

Scarring is a key feature of chronic kidney disease. Now, University of Connecticut researchers report in Kidney ...

In adults with stage IIIb–IV chronic kidney disease, the constipation drug lubiprostone did not reduce gut-derived uremic ...

In a new study, researchers examined the Renal Activity Index for Lupus (RAIL) diagnostic tool to assess its success for ...

Delhi’s latest groundwater report shows uranium levels above safe limits in up to 15% of tested samples, raising serious ...

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The human kidney is a masterclass in biological engineering. Responsible for filtering approximately 50 gallons of blood daily, this vital organ performs more than waste removal. Through processes ...

Unvaccinated patients were 5.54 times more likely to die in the hospital. Patients vaccinated against COVID-19 who caught the virus -- and were hospitalized with reduced kidney function -- had better ...

ABSTRACT: Approximately 20% of patients with multiple myeloma develop progressive kidney failure during the course of the disease. The accumulation of numerous monoclonal chains in renal parenchyma ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly as your body’s filtration system, processing roughly 200 quarts of blood daily to remove waste and excess fluid. Despite their vital importance, kidney problems often ...

Center for Kidney Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China Background: Ferroptosis of kidney tubular epithelial cells contributes to the pathogenesis of ...