Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a major global health challenge and on the rise nationwide, with approximately ...

The world is experiencing a hidden epidemic with kidney disease. More than 850 million people worldwide have some form of ...

Chronic kidney disease has a variety of causes, ranging from immune system problems to medication side effects ...

Dennis Moledina encountered a common problem during his training in nephrology, the specialty dedicated to kidney health.

Most people don’t really think about their kidneys. They’re not like your heart or lungs, you don’t feel them working. But ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 36 million people. “CKD is a real public health crisis, and one that’s steadily rising,” said Merlin Thomas, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., FRACP, a professor of ...

MDI Bio Lab scientists discovered how zebrafish solve a basic challenge in regenerative biology—insights in their newest publication in the journal Development could one day guide human repair.

While painkillers, especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can provide relief from pain and inflammation, their overuse can severely impact kidney health.

Region Three residents TWENTY dialysis patients were placed at the centre of recognition and care on Thursday, as the De Kinderen Regional Hospital marked World Kidney Day with a special ceremony ...

The kidney filters blood to remove waste products and excess water. In addition, the kidney plays a role in acid-base (pH) regulation, blood pressure, signaling red blood cell production in the bone ...