Researchers have identified an approach to remove race from equations used to estimate a person’s kidney function. These equations have been criticized for potentially perpetuating racial health ...

Results show that it may be beneficial to add longitudinal monitoring of kidney function to the management of patients with MDS.

A commonly used blood test to measure kidney function may not be effective for many people in Africa. A study, published in The Lancet Global Health, researchers found methods developed in wealthier ...

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Early kidney damage is silent but preventable routine blood and urine tests catch it before symptoms.

A simple urine test may reveal kidney damage long before symptoms begin. Doctors say early detection can prevent dialysis and save lives.

Approximately one in seven adults in the United States has kidney disease, where the organs responsible for filtering waste ...