An eGFR below 60 ml/min indicates possible kidney disease. High creatinine levels in the blood can suggest the kidneys are not working well. A urine albumin result higher than 30 mg/gram may be a sign ...

Removing race from the eGFR had a big impact, resulting in 5.3 more kidney transplants per 1000 Black candidates.

Charlottesville-based University of Virginia researchers identified an trend in heart surgery data: Poor kidney function prior to heart surgery is associated with longer hospital stays, higher costs ...

MISSION HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A medical test for kidney function that adjusts its results for race is coming under increased scrutiny. Experts are saying the results for African-American ...

After the U.S. transplant system ended use of the race-based test, it ordered hospitals to determine which Black patients on their transplant lists could have qualified for a new kidney sooner, by ...

There are a variety of differences among markers and clearance methods for GFR measurement compared with the classic method of inulin clearance. However, the bias appears relatively small, and ...

Kidney disease is increasing rapidly in India, the main reasons for which are diabetes, high blood pressure, poor lifestyle, and genetic factors. When the kidney does not function properly, problems ...

There is a 16-year-old boy in our community who needs our help. This time last year he was playing soccer, running track and hanging with his friends. Now he has kidney failure and gets dialysis three ...

David joined the WCCO team in April 2020, previously working at CBS 58 in Milwaukee. Prior to that, he worked in Las Vegas. While there, David covered several stories in the national spotlight, ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), often described as a "quiet disease", progresses silently and is frequently detected only after significant kidney damage has occurred, prompting experts to urge women to ...

Persistent swelling in eyes, feet, hands, or abdomen may signal kidney disease seek medical advice for timely diagnosis and ...