The FDA has approved Kerendia® (finerenone) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, hospitalization for HF, and urgent HF visits.

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Early detection and new biomarkers are changing how we manage acute kidney injury—and its link to chronic kidney disease.

Too often, patients with chronic kidney disease get diagnosed too late – if at all. Addressing risk factors early can stave off the disease’s worst effects.

Some of Pope Francis’ blood tests showed “initial, mild, kidney failure,” but doctors said it was under control. The Vatican did not provide any details about Pope Francis’ condition or ...

The FDA deemed the procedure safe for carefully chosen patients — it wasn’t tested in those with kidney disease or narrowed arteries, for example.

A team has devised a more accurate way of measuring an indicator of kidney function known as glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by taking aging into account.

Kidney failure happens when both kidneys stop filtering waste and extra water properly. Doctors use a test called eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) to find out how well your kidneys are ...

What is kidney disease? Kidney disease results from kidney damage and subsequent decline in kidney function, says Dr. Pooja Budhiraja, a nephrologist and hypertension specialist at Mayo Clinic.

Find out what you need to know about the stages of chronic kidney disease, and discover the causes and treatment, and how it may affect health.

Understanding what are the most common causes of kidney failure can enable clinicians to provide early interventions and prevent mortality.