The glomerulus and Bowman's capsule work in tandem to filter blood and produce filtrate, which is the precursor to urine.

Tsukuba, Japan—The kidneys function together to filter blood and remove waste products from the circulation. When one kidney is injured or fails, the contralateral kidney compensates for the loss of ...

The results of two large-scale studies demonstrate that sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors significantly ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and ...

A fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) restored kidney function in a rodent model and promoted renoprotection in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by reducing proteinuria and improving endothelial ...

Young adults who have even modest reductions in kidney function could face significant health risks, according to a new study. "The dogma is that healthy, young adults don't need to worry about kidney ...

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A new drug has shown unprecedented promise in lowering blood pressure and preventing the progression of kidney disease for people with hard-to-treat hypertension. The medication, baxdrostat, reduces ...