Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a major global health challenge and on the rise nationwide, with approximately ...

The world is experiencing a hidden epidemic with kidney disease. More than 850 million people worldwide have some form of ...

MDI Bio Lab scientists discovered how zebrafish solve a basic challenge in regenerative biology—insights in their newest publication in the journal Development could one day guide human repair.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 36 million people. “CKD is a real public health crisis, and one that’s steadily rising,” said Merlin Thomas, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., FRACP, a professor of ...

Chronic kidney disease has a variety of causes, ranging from immune system problems to medication side effects ...

An interdisciplinary team from the University Hospitals Cologne and Bonn have conducted the first prospective study to ...

As of 2025, kidney disease is said to affect about 10% of South Africans. A silent but deadly killer that not only affects ...

While painkillers, especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can provide relief from pain and inflammation, their overuse can severely impact kidney health.

Removing race from the eGFR had a big impact, resulting in 5.3 more kidney transplants per 1000 Black candidates.

The kidney filters blood to remove waste products and excess water. In addition, the kidney plays a role in acid-base (pH) ...