Some drugs are known as nephrotoxic, which means that their effects can cause damage to the kidneys. Drugs such as certain antibiotics, the mood stabilizer lithium, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ...

The American Society of Nephrology released new clinical guidance in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology on the ...

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.

March 13 is World Kidney Day, a time to focus on the importance of reducing the impact of kidney disease. One in three adults is at risk of getting the disease. One young woman said she is lucky to be ...

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 ...

Incorporating regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, staying hydrated, limiting alcohol, quitting smoking, and getting regular health check-ups help in preventing chronic kidney diseases ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to gradual kidney damage that reduces the kidneys’ ability to filter blood. CKD progresses through stages 1 to 5. Stage 4 CKD is the final stage before ...

At least 1,318 people have exhibited symptoms and 53 have died, the WHO said. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is closely monitoring an unknown disease that has killed dozens in ...

Nephropathy Department, Shenzhen Hospital (Futian) of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) continues to represent a significant public ...