In patients with chronic kidney disease, the loss of podocytes—part of the kidney's glomerular filtration barrier—causes irreversible disease progression. So far, physicians and researchers have found ...

A successful kidney transplant is a huge step forward in a person's CKD journey. However, the road to recovery and long-term well-being goes beyond surgery. Regular timely intake of transplant ...

This review synthesizes clinical, genetic, and mechanistic evidence showing that suPAR and related uPAR fragments are ...

Kidneys”, however, are easily overlooked until we notice that something just doesn’t feel right or until a medical ...

If you have ever taken large doses of vitamin C to boost immunity or recover from a cold, you are not alone. Many people assume vitamin C is completely harmless because it is water-soluble and the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Incidence of end-stage kidney disease for those with newly diagnosed antibody-associated vasculitis was 22% at ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly every day, filtering approximately 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine. These vital organs remove waste products, excess water, and toxins ...

Statins, which are prescription drugs that can reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk for heart disease, don’t affect kidney function, new research shows. Investigators found that taking a ...