Renin-independent aldosterone production is associated with rapid kidney function decline in adults with hypertension, according to new data.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 36 million people. “CKD is a real public health crisis, and one that’s steadily rising,” said Merlin Thomas, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., FRACP, a professor of ...

The Vital Role of Kidneys The kidneys are crucial organs in our body, primarily responsible for filtering blood and eliminating waste through urine. They function as complex filters, containing ...

Despite being detectable through low-cost tests, CKD remains one of the most overlooked health conditions. Lack of awareness ...

B-type natriuretic peptide shows a graded association with decline in kidney function in individuals with diabetes, even at concentrations ≤ 18.4 pg/mL, which are conventionally considered normal.

A new blood test can identify which individuals of African ancestry carrying high-risk APOL1 gene variants are most likely to develop kidney failure, years before clinical disease becomes apparent.

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A lower apixaban dose is indicated in patients with an eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2, regardless of dialysis status. Impaired kidney function is the principal predictor of hemorrhage in patients ...

A prespecified analysis of the NOAH-AFNET 6 trial investigated the impact of kidney function on cardiovascular outcome in ...

A landmark investigation from Sweden, often referred to as the “super-ager blood study,” has helped reframe the conversation.