The researchers compare the enzymes to scissors working on the molecular scale: By snipping off part of the type A antigen ...

Eiffert is in need of a kidney transplant and has taken it upon himself to look for a donor. He is currently one of 500 ...

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Dickie Thon never hesitated. He didn’t worry about the risks to his own health or how long it would take him to get back on ...

Kidney disease often creeps in silently, and many patients aren’t diagnosed until major damage is already done. New research ...

What if a simple urine test could warn you about hidden kidney damage before symptoms even appear? It can—and that's exactly ...

A new survey highlights just how few people are aware of CKM syndrome. But most American adults have at least some risk of ...

Scientists have identified a key reason why more than half of people with chronic kidney disease eventually die from heart-related conditions. New evidence shows that damaged kidneys release a ...

This Rare Disease Day, observed on Feb. 28 worldwide, the American Kidney Fund is committed to improving the understanding of ...

Understanding eGFR and uPCR is vital for managing IgA nephropathy to predict kidney health, guide treatment, and work ...

Understanding your creatinine levels is important for monitoring kidney function. When you go for your yearly check-up, you'll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some ...