A team has devised a more accurate way of measuring an indicator of kidney function known as glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by taking aging into account. Annual health checkups regularly include ...
Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a progressive kidney disease. Progression rate depends on ...
Understanding your creatinine levels is important for monitoring kidney function. When you go for your yearly check-up, you'll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some ...
Background: Inflammation is associated with increased resting energy expenditure (REE) in patients with chronic kidney disease. Oxidative stress, on the other hand, appears not to increase REE.
Credit: Getty Images The KDIGO 2024 chronic kidney disease guideline replaces the 2012 version and provides essential guidance on evaluating and managing the disease in all its facets. The new KDIGO ...
Annual health checkups regularly include urine tests that serve several purposes, including checking for symptoms of kidney disease. The presence of albumin in the urine is one indicator as is ...