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 ...
Expert discusses how the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as reflected by decreased estimated glomerular ...
Early detection through these simple tests can go a long way in preventing chronic kidney disease and the need for dialysis ...
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have developed a new electronic medical records-based tool that should ...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a slow health problem that affects how well your kidneys clean your blood. It has five stages ...
March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health and the need for comprehensive screening to close gaps in care, especially for those living with ...
A prespecified analysis of the SURPASS-CVOT trial assessed the efficacy and safety of tirzepatide compared with dulaglutide on kidney outcomes in patients with very high-risk CKD and type 2 diabetes.