I n a massive win for organ transplantation research, scientists have demonstrated that they can successfully change the ...

The first successful human transplant of a kidney converted from blood type A to universal type O used special enzymes ...

Scientists move one step closer to "universal" donor organs with a successful kidney transplant in a brain-dead patient.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 700 million people worldwide and is caused by genetic and environmental factors, as well as existing medical conditions. Known genetic risk factors for ...

Cystatin C is an emerging biomarker that enhances kidney function assessment accuracy, particularly in hospitalized patients ...

Using biochemical markers such as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and proteinuria improved precision, reaching ...

Heat may modify the impact of toxic metal(loid)s on kidney health, according to a study published in the Nov. 15 issue of ...

Investigators assessed markers of chronic kidney disease (CKD) with cancer risks using data from more than one million patients.

In a further comparison using DPP-4i/SU as the reference, the GLP-1 RA/SGLT2i combination therapy had the greatest effect in ...

Changes in kidney function are better reflected by creatinine concentration than BUN. The latter can be affected by non-renal ...

Lubiprostone preserved renal function in stage IIIb-IV CKD patients over 24 weeks without altering uremic toxin levels, suggesting a novel renoprotective mechanism. The trial demonstrated ...

Fish delivers protein, and when you choose a fatty fish like tuna, salmon or trout, you're also getting omega-3 fatty acids.