Anemia is more common in later-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD), with diabetes and dialysis increasing the risk. Treating the underlying cause can improve symptoms and quality of life.
On November 25, 53-year-old Towana Looney became just the third living person to receive a pig kidney in an experimental ...
Our bodies have several vital organs that quietly toil away to keep us functioning properly. Among these are the kidneys, two fist-sized organs that sit on either side of the spine below the ribs.
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS), shows that as a person’s number of chronic illnesses increases, a decline ...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions of people worldwide and can lead to serious health problems if left unchecked.
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