Chronic kidney disease (CKD) often remains clinically silent with many patients presenting as asymptomatic before progressing to advanced stages. 1 Nearly 850 million people worldwide are affected to ...

A GFR of over 90 is considered normal. But having a GFR of 60 or above may also be considered within the normal range if you do not have other signs of kidney disease. Diabetes is a long-term (chronic ...

Kidney disease often progresses silently, causing irreversible damage before symptoms appear. Simple tests like blood ...

The kidneys play a vital role in determining health and lifespan. Their primary function is to eliminate waste products and surplus fluids from the body via urine. This intricate process of excretion ...

Scientists report significant progress in cultivating nephron progenitor cells (NPCs), the cells destined to form the kidney's filtration system, the nephrons. NPCs hold immense promise for ...