Research led by Children's Hospital of Fudan University in China has found that a gene called pancreatic progenitor cell ...

Some drugs are known as nephrotoxic, which means that their effects can cause damage to the kidneys. Drugs such as certain ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the le ...

Increased antibiotic use can lead, seemingly paradoxically, to more problematic infections, as the bacteria evolve to resist ...

Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis) are an important treatment option for people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

This causes salt and water accumulation, further increasing blood pressure and potentially leading to severe complications such as stroke or kidney damage. Hypertension causes thickening of Small ...

For example, 1 cup of cooked spinach contains around 839 mg of potassium, which is nearly half of the daily recommended amount for someone with chronic kidney disease who has high potassium levels.

There are other conditions in which your doctor might suggest treatments specifically targeted at chronic anemia. For example, if you have kidney disease with chronic anemia, your doctor might ...

Unfortunately, kidney disease develops with minimal initial symptoms. The ability to recognise and respond to these subtle indicators is crucial. Early detection can significantly impact treatment ...

Below please find summaries of new articles that will be published in the next issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. The summaries are not intended to substitute for the full articles as a source ...

Conditions like preeclampsia significantly raise a woman’s lifetime risk of chronic kidney disease, making pregnancy complications important predictors of future kidney health. Hormonal changes ...