Most cases of chronic kidney disease relate to underlying conditions, so the best treatment for you depends on your health ...

Your kidney function test results are a measure of how well your kidneys are working to filter your blood and remove excess water and waste from the body. For example, the estimated glomerular ...

Creatinine levels indicate a person's kidney health, and high levels mean your kidneys are not working as effectively as they ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...

People with Type 2 diabetes should be concerned with their kidney function, but current testing is woefully insufficient. A ...

Q: Each year when I receive results from my yearly blood work I notice that my GFR score keeps going down. This year is the first year that my score dropped below 60, with a score of 57. I am 66 years ...

A simple blood test could reveal kidney disease earlier so more can be done to halt progression, while also allowing better ...

video: A commonly used blood test which measures how well a person’s kidneys are working may not pick up kidney disease for people in Africa. This means that many people could miss early diagnosis and ...

A new drug lowered blood pressure and improved kidney health markers in high-risk patients. Phase 3 trials will test its long-term effects. Preliminary research suggests that adding the new medication ...