New research shows people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease who took semaglutide (commonly sold as Ozempic) once a week had improved kidney outcomes, even if they had heart disease or a ...

A fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) restored kidney function in a rodent model and promoted renoprotection in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by reducing proteinuria and improving endothelial ...

A pilot randomized controlled trial in patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease found that adding roughly one liter of ...

In a study published in Science, USC researchers paired a biological discovery with an engineering feat to create more ...

Your kidneys do so much work in regulating blood pressure, filtering out toxins, and balancing electrolytes that you need to carefully take good care them to ensure their continous excellent function.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition marked by a gradual decline in kidney function, which can ultimately progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Globally, the prevalence of CKD ...

Water is fundamental for life, but its impact goes beyond quenching thirst. The kidneys, vital organs located in the lower back, are responsible for filtering waste, balancing electrolytes, and ...

Individuals who require long-term hemodialysis therapy have a high risk of cardiovascular (CV) events and related death, with CV risk factors that are similar to the general population (traditional ...

Researchers have identified six new biomarkers that could detect kidney injury faster and with more sensitivity, advancing safer drug development and improving health outcomes for patients. The new ...

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH), Cleveland Clinic and Lifebanc (a Northeast Ohio organ-procurement organization) ...