When the kidneys start to fail, their effects are felt on the internal system of the body. With the gradual decline in renal-homeostatic function, hormonal, structural changes ensue that compromise ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Health care providers for decades have measured ...

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 ...

Compared with using stool softeners, taking lubiprostone was significantly associated with lower risks of a composite adverse kidney outcome and steeper eGFR decline. The risk for kidney function ...

In patients with lupus nephritis, histology and baseline kidney function predict eGFR decline. In patients with lupus nephritis (LN), low baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and ...

A new study found an association between hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) use and early and long-term benefits on kidney function in people with lupus nephritis, (LN, lupus-related kidney disease). HCQ (known ...

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 ...

Animation illustrating human anatomy with focus on kidneys, using vibrant colors and smooth transitions to enhance educational impact Royalty-free licenses let you pay once to use copyrighted images ...

Many individuals around the world live with just one kidney, whether from birth or due to medical circumstances later in life. While most lead completely normal lives, understanding how to maintain ...

Patients with cancer are at risk for potentially deadly toxicities from chemotherapy overtreatment if kidney function is not accurately estimated beforehand. New research suggested that the use of ...

A genetically engineered pig kidney helped Towana Looney enjoy 130 days without the need for dialysis before the organ was removed last week. It’s the longest a human has ever lived with a pig organ, ...