Identifying population-based eGFR distributions may help to identify patients at risk for developing chronic kidney disease earlier, according to study data published in Kidney International. More ...

The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a blood test to assess kidney function. The formula for calculating eGFR takes the patient’s body size, age, and sex into account to predict how well ...

Understanding eGFR and uPCR is vital for managing IgA nephropathy to predict kidney health, guide treatment, and work effectively with healthcare providers in slowing disease progression.

Kidneys work quietly in the background, filtering waste, balancing fluids, and maintaining chemical stability without demanding attention. But this is until som ...

If kidney failure occurs, patients may need dialysis several times a week or a kidney transplant to survive. Global health ...

Even "normal" kidney test results may mask hidden risks if theyre unusually low for your age and sex, signaling higher ...

Kidney problems never or rarely announce themselves loudly. There is no sudden pain or obvious warning in the early stages, which often makes it difficult to re ...