ProKidney Corp., a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in North Carolina, is developing a first-in-class cell therapy ...

Avoiding foods and drinks that are high in sodium, potassium and phosphorus are among the usual recommendations. People with more advanced kidney disease may also be told to avoid too much protein.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common among older adults but frequently goes undetected until it is advanced. Several biological, clinical and system-level factors conspire to keep early kidney ...

New normative data and a web-based kidney calculator help doctors detect kidney disease early by comparing eGFR scores to age ...

Translational medicine researchers used the Mimetas® human kidney glomerulus-on-a-chip to investigate potential pharmaceutical interventions for patients with a severe kidney disease called focal ...

Kidney disease affects millions of Americans, often developing silently until significant damage occurs. These bean-shaped organs perform essential functions beyond filtering waste—they regulate blood ...

The Role of Kidneys in Our Health Kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste from our bodies, regulating electrolyte ...

A kidney transplant can be an important and sometimes necessary option for someone with severe lupus kidney disease. If you are thinking about seeking a kidney transplant (or if you are considering ...