I was told at my health checkup that my kidney function is normal.That is a relief, isn't it?However, just because your ...

New research indicates that commonly used measures of kidney function underestimate the prevalence of chronic kidney disease ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways The main tests for kidney disease are an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) blood test and a urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) ...

Have you ever heard your doctor say your kidney test results are "normal"? That's usually means everything is under control. But what if "normal" isn't always as reassuring as it sounds? A recent ...

New research indicates that commonly used measures of kidney function largely underestimate the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with cancer. The findings will be presented at ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

New research indicates that commonly used measures of kidney function largely underestimate the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients ...

Every year, thousands of patients with kidney failure face the same stark reality: Dialysis keeps them alive, but their quality of life is significantly reduced. Dialysis cannot replace all the ...