ACE inhibitors lower blood pressure and protect the kidneys by decreasing angiotensin II levels. Vitamin D helps maintain strong bones, but too much can cause issues if not monitored. ARBs block ...

An eGFR of 30 classifies her as stage 4 CKD, with advanced renal disease. Her sCr alone would not accurately depict the severity of her kidney disease because of her dietary intake and lack of muscle ...

Incorporating small habits into daily life can provide a sense of stability and lower stress when managing a chronic kidney disease such as complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) or immune ...

Approximately 35 million US adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), including more than 808,000 with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Among these patients, an estimated 50%-100% experience at ...

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) today released its latest Kidney Health Guidance (KHG) addressing how potassium and phosphorus additives impact health risks (hyperkalemia and CKD-mineral and ...

In a clinical practice guideline (CPG) issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and published online Dec. 30 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health challenge that affects more than 800 million people worldwide. 1 CKD can be caused by a variety of disease processes. Many causes are difficult to ...

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) may be prescribed to people with heart failure, chronic kidney disease, ...

For decades, medical science has treated heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease as separate, isolated ...

Sportschosun Jang Jong-ho] Summer is a season when the risk of kidney disease rises because of intense heat and dehydration.