MISSION HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A medical test for kidney function that adjusts its results for race is coming under increased scrutiny. Experts are saying the results for African-American ...
An eGFR below 60 ml/min indicates possible kidney disease. High creatinine levels in the blood can suggest the kidneys are not working well. A urine albumin result higher than 30 mg/gram may be a sign ...
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways IgA nephropathy is diagnosed through a combination of clinical ...
Disagreement between creatinine and cystatin C kidney tests signals a much higher risk of serious disease and death, ...
Kidney disease affects more than one in seven adults in the U.S., and yet nine out of ten of them are not aware of it. The kidneys are fist sized organs located in the middle of a persons back with ...
The revolutionary world of medical imaging continues to transform how healthcare professionals protect our most vital organs, and kidney ultrasounds stand at the forefront of this incredible ...
Local drugstore chain Mercury Drug Corp., in partnership with AstraZeneca and Diabetes Philippines, said on Wednesday that it aims to delay the “end cases” of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) by offering ...
I had a routine ultrasound to check my kidneys because my father (who is 80) has kidney disease, and his urologist said that ...