Ryder has multicystic kidney disease with end-stage renal failure and pulmonary hypertension. Essentially this means his kidneys are functioning at 10-15 percent of their normal capacity and he ...

Anemia is common in patients who have both heart failure and chronic kidney disease, and there is an association between anemia and progression of both diseases. The main causes of anemia are ...

Rationale and objective The Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) predicts the risk of end-stage kidney disease in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study aimed to evaluate the impact of ...

This study aimed to synthesise research describing young adults’ experiences of the psychosocial impact of kidney failure and RRT. Design A systematic literature review identified qualitative research ...

Use of proton pump inhibitors appears to increase the risk for kidney failure among patients with CKD. Use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may spur progression to kidney failure in patients with ...

By Dani Blum The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of serious complications in people who have both Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Acute renal failure occurs rapidly, causing generalized symptoms, such as nausea and confusion. It is a serious condition, but it can be treated. With proper treatment, most people can survive an ...

Given their crucial role, it is important to take special care of our kidneys. However, the food we eat today and the lifestyle we lead often contribute to kidney damage. Over time, this hinders the ...

A team led by Dr. Erik Larson, vice chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, has uncovered the cause of a common kidney disease after eight years of research, a news release from WMed said.