Excessive phosphate loading within the proximal tubular lumen has been proposed as a key mechanism driving progression of ...

In the latest in our CPD series, nurse kidney specialist Gloria Munoz–Figueroa explains the principles of sustainable chronic ...

Oliguric renal failure is a phase of acute renal failure (ARF), also known as acute kidney injury (AKI), in which a person’s urine output is very low. ARF is a sudden decline in kidney functioning.

The Vital Role of Kidneys The kidneys are crucial organs in our body, primarily responsible for filtering blood and eliminating waste through urine. They function as complex filters, containing ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 36 million people. “CKD is a real public health crisis, and one that’s steadily rising,” said Merlin Thomas, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., FRACP, a professor of ...

Renin-independent aldosterone production is associated with rapid kidney function decline in adults with hypertension, according to new data.

Despite being detectable through low-cost tests, CKD remains one of the most overlooked health conditions. Lack of awareness ...