ASN Kidney Week, held in November, featured leading-edge science in kidney care, with evidence supporting new drugs to treat ...

Recently, my primary care physician spotted some abnormal numbers related to my kidney function. He suspects that this is ...

The kidney protection is complicated because ACE inhibitors always increase the creatinine level, making it look like they hurt the kidney. Deep inside the kidney, blood flow to the nephron (the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have suffered from high blood pressure since I was a young man in my early 20s. I recently turned 70 years old. My blood pressure has been controlled by various medications. Most ...

The medical-grade glove manufacturing plant that was an expansion of Nephron, one of the largest companies in the Midlands, owes Lexington County nearly $1 million in overdue property taxes despite ...

The human kidney is a masterclass in biological engineering. Responsible for filtering approximately 50 gallons of blood daily, this vital organ performs more than waste removal. Through processes ...

This study aimed to assess ureteroscopy's impact on renal function in patients with a solitary kidney (SK), where nephron preservation is paramount. With the rising prevalence of SKs due to congenital ...

The nephron, the kidney's functional unit, filters blood through a glomerulus and a tubular system, reabsorbing essential substances and secreting waste products to form urine.Each nephron includes a ...

The announcement of a diagnosis can be a source of anxiety for patients. Managing this anxiety is a major challenge, in terms of quality of life but also for the use of anxiolytic and analgesic ...

The kidneys serve as the body’s primary filtration system, removing waste products and maintaining proper fluid balance. When alcohol enters the bloodstream, these vital organs bear significant ...

Scientists developed a way to freeze a large mammal’s kidney, which could ease organ shortages in the future. First, they had to see if their method would work in a pig. By Gina Kolata On the last day ...