The Phase III FIND-CKD trial demonstrated that finerenone (Kerendia™), when added to standard care, significantly reduced the rate of kidney function decline in adults with non-diabetic ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a major global health challenge and on the rise nationwide, with approximately ...

Chronic kidney disease has a variety of causes, ranging from immune system problems to medication side effects ...

The world is experiencing a hidden epidemic with kidney disease. More than 850 million people worldwide have some form of ...

A Japanese registry has identified a blind spot in the routine care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Serum bicarbonate levels are rarely measured, leaving metabolic acidosis largely ...

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 ...

MDI Bio Lab scientists discovered how zebrafish solve a basic challenge in regenerative biology—insights in their newest publication in the journal Development could one day guide human repair.

While painkillers, especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can provide relief from pain and inflammation, their overuse can severely impact kidney health.

The kidney filters blood to remove waste products and excess water. In addition, the kidney plays a role in acid-base (pH) ...