The five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) indicate how well the kidneys are working, ranging from stage 1 (mild kidney damage) to stage 5 (kidney failure). The staging of CKD is based on a blood ...

So insulin resistance, lack of beta cell function can either cause…diabetes or worsen diabetic control in an established ...

Justin Doyle worked as a federal special police officer at the Smithsonian before becoming a dispatch officer at Washington Navy Yard in December.

incorporation of kidney health into national strategic plans, and international support to prioritize chronic kidney disease as a global priority is imperative.

“Kidney disease can affect anyone, but certain groups are at higher risk,” says Dr. Louise Moist, William F. Clark chair of ...

To give your kidneys some love, there are foods you can add to your diet in the name of kidney health. Below, we outline 13 ...

From hot dogs and potato chips to chicken nuggets and sugary sodas, Americans are eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) ...

A new study has found a medication already used to treat people who have type 2 diabetes and/or chronic kidney disease with added heart disease risks also helps lower their stroke and heart attack ...

Furosemide injection was previously approved to treat congestion from fluid buildup in adults with chronic heart failure.

Vitamin D deficiency is independently associated with increased depression risk in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Other influences can affect the BUN, including diet, dehydration, and age. Burn injuries and steroid use also ... National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Chronic ...