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 ...

What Is Reversible? Chronic kidney disease is generally not reversible, as it involves progressive damage to the kidneys over time. Once kidney function is lost, it usually cannot be restored ...

With early treatment of acute kidney injury (acute renal failure), kidney damage may be reversible. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms.

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

Purpose of Renal Ultrasound Your healthcare provider may recommend a renal ultrasound if you have signs or symptoms that may be related to your kidney anatomy or function, such as proteins in your ...

A kidney infection, also called pyelonephritis, is a UTI that typically originates in the bladder and progresses to affect either one or both kidneys.

The best predictor of outcome in patients with lupus nephritis is kidney function at the time of renal biopsy.