In a new study, researchers have discovered a connection between inflammation in the areas of interstitial fibrosis and ...

Blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease are rapidly moving into clinics, promising earlier and easier detection of brain changes ...

High creatinine is a sign that our kidneys are under stress, and are not filtering waste as they should. High creatinine does not always mean damage, but simply means that it requires attention and ...

This year’s most-read articles on CKD highlighted research and insights on drug approvals, guidelines, and value-based care.

Rafael Kramann, MD, PhD, FASN, FERA, embraced the field of nephrology early in his career for the opportunity to take on ...

A surprising link between constipation and kidney decline led researchers to test lubiprostone, revealing that it can protect kidney function. The results point toward gut-based, mitochondria-boosting ...

The National Kidney Foundation states that millions of people are suffering from kidney diseases and mostly because of ...

More than 35 million Americans are estimated to have chronic kidney disease (that means their kidneys cannot effectively clear out waste and extra fluid from their bloodstream), and 90% have no idea ...