Many people think kidney disease just “happens” by genetics or bad luck. In fact, about two-thirds of kidney failure in the U ...

Nine out of 10 people with chronic kidney disease only find out when it progresses to later stages. Here’s what we know about ...

What Is Reversible? Chronic kidney disease is generally not reversible, as it involves progressive damage to the kidneys over time. Once kidney function is lost, it usually cannot be restored ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition marked by a gradual decline in kidney function, which can ultimately ...

A constipation drug has shown promise in slowing kidney damage in chronic kidney disease patients by improving gut and mitochondrial health. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a widespread and serious ...

With early treatment of acute kidney injury (acute renal failure), kidney damage may be reversible. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms.

The best predictor of outcome in patients with lupus nephritis is kidney function at the time of renal biopsy.

Lubiprostone, a selective chloride channel activator, can help preserve renal function in patients with stage IIIb-IV chronic ...

The kidneys perform blood filtration to extract waste products that result from protein breakdown, which they then transfer ...