Chronic kidney disease is a gradual, irreversible loss of kidney function caused by diabetes, hypertension, or ageing. It ...

In the United States, the annual rate of growth in incident patients with end-stage kidney disease has slowed. However, patients selecting home dialysis for the first time increased 85.6% from 2007 to ...

Unlike creatinine, plasma levels of cystatin C are not affected by muscle mass, said Sarav and Alpern. However, cystatin C -- which also comes at a higher cost -- can increase with inflammation, ...

NEW YORK and HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows.

Lithium, the cornerstone treatment for bipolar disorder, is associated with a decline in renal function, hypothyroidism, and hypercalcemia, new research suggests. "Lithium is a widely used and highly ...