About 13% of African Americans carry two copies of the APOL1 gene variants linked to kidney disease, yet most will never know ...
Penn researchers are developing a blood test to predict kidney disease risk in Black Americans, who face disproportionately ...
Acute Kidney Injury has multiple causes and no single test, making early detection difficult; dehydration, infections, and obstruction increase risk significantly ...
A microalbuminuria test measures the amount of a protein called albumin present in your urine and is a way to tell if your kidneys are functioning well. It’s also called an albumin-to-creatinine ratio ...
A medication used to treat constipation, lubiprostone, may protect the kidneys and slow down damage caused by gut bacteria.
Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered a way to detect microscopic damage inside blood vessels - changes ...
Test your knowledge on chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney-friendly diets, diabetes, salt intake, exercise, and lifestyle ...