NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Labs that conduct the highest number of routine blood tests are more likely than others to report estimated glomerular filtration ...

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 ...

Diabetic kidney disease is one of the most serious complications of diabetes. It affects millions of people around the world and is the leading cause of kidney failure in many countries. In the United ...

Four distinct factors—malnutrition, inflammation, acidosis, and hyperkalemia—were recently assessed in more than 1500 patients with community-acquired AKI. Among these patients with mild-to-moderate ...

Even if you feel healthy, lab tests can reveal early warning signs. Dr. Sydney Le Guyader from Intermountain Health explains ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly as your body’s filtration system, processing roughly 200 quarts of blood daily to remove waste and excess fluid. Despite their vital importance, kidney problems often ...

Kidney failure has a significant impact on public health; about 750,000 Americans and 2 million people around the world are affected every year. People can be treated with dialysis or a transplant, ...