She was diagnosed with a genetic kidney disease called reflux nephropathy which later progressed to kidney failure. "That was ...

Millions of people worldwide take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to relieve heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal ...

Of the 68 contralateral renal units, scars were noted in 28 (41.2%). The rate of nonscar was 4 of 68 (5.9%) in reflux kidneys, which was significantly lower than 40 of 64 (62.5%, excluding 4 with ...

Peyton Blazinski of Glencoe has had as many surgeries as she has birthdays. The 10-year-old daughter of Crystal Blazinski, ...

A new study from Washington University in St. Louis has found that long-term use of popular heartburn medications may lead to serious kidney problems, including kidney failure. The drugs in question ...

Determined to fight back, Becca will be joining kidney patients and their families from across the region at Kidney Research ...