Equations that estimate individuals' kidney function currently include an adjustment for race. A study appearing in an upcoming issue of JASN compares various race-free equations and their expected ...

Adoption of a highly recommended race-neutral measurement of kidney function would result in new kidney disease classifications for 5.5 million patients out of 39,000, a new study has found. In 2021, ...

There is now little doubt that both the MDRD and CKD-EPI kidney function equations have contributed to structural racism in medicine and public health. For 20 years, race, a social interpretation of ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves the progressive loss of kidney function. Jen Hernandez, a registered dietitian board certified in renal nutrition, explains why working with a dietary expert is a ...

A phase I study evaluating the effect of oxonic acid (Oxo) as a component of S-1 on the pharmacokinetics (PK) of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) No significant financial relationships to disclose. This is an ...

A new equation for calculating a person's kidney function — their estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) — worked as well with serum cystatin C as it did with serum creatinine as the biomarker.

You should limit sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams daily to decrease fluid retention and blood pressure. Eat no more than 800-1,000 milligrams of phosphorus daily to prevent bone and heart ...