Your kidneys sit below your rib cage, with one on each side of your body. These bean-shaped organs play a key role in your health. Here are some examples of the many functions kidneys play a part in: ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and ...

The most important test to check the health of the kidney is the kidney function test. It is also called renal function test. In this, the functioning of the kidney is checked on several parameters ...

Renal function tests are performed to evaluate how well the kidneys are doing their job of filtering out nitrogenous waste from the blood. They involve the measurement of various substances in both ...

Your urine offers vital clues about kidney health. Changes in color, smell, and foaminess can signal underlying issues.

New insights into kidney function tests suggest using creatinine and cystatin C together may lower the risk of kidney failure ...

Cystatin-C, a new blood test for kidney function, is a better predictor of death and cardiovascular risk among the elderly than the standard measure of kidney function, according to a National Heart, ...

Dear M.A.R.: Kidney stones are common. The goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms and prevent infections as well as the ...

SGLT2 inhibitors are a welcome addition to GN care, but the field is still grappling with the gap between molecular ...

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New guidelines enhance the ability of veterinarians to assess renal function WESTBROOK, Maine, Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in veterinary ...