A study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and Nigeria. Credit: Darryl ...
Chronic kidney failure, or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), occurs when the kidneys no longer function effectively and cannot filter waste and extra fluid from the body. It is the fifth and final ...
If you have acute renal failure or are living with chronic kidney disease, your provider may need to do renal failure tests to check on your health. Kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease, means ...
Without proper management, chronic inflammation related to rheumatoid arthritis can increase the risk of kidney disease. As many as 1 in 4 people who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) will develop ...
Having a kidney stone means you are at greater risk of chronic kidney disease. You also have a 50% chance of having another stone in the next few years. A healthcare provider might prescribe Flomax ...