Among patients without albuminuria, shrunken pore syndrome was associated with higher risks for HF (hazard ratio [HR], 3.07; 95% CI, 1.47-6.69), peripheral artery disease (HR, 3.64; 95% CI, 1.75-7.57) ...

Scientists report significant progress in cultivating nephron progenitor cells (NPCs), the cells destined to form the kidney's filtration system, the nephrons. NPCs hold immense promise for ...

Creatinine is more than just a lab number—it’s a key signal of how well your kidneys are working. While high levels can be temporary, they may also point to underlying kidney stress or disease.

A team has devised a more accurate way of measuring an indicator of kidney function known as glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by taking aging into account. Annual health checkups regularly include ...

B-type natriuretic peptide shows a graded association with decline in kidney function in individuals with diabetes, even at concentrations ≤ 18.4 pg/mL, which are conventionally considered normal.