She is among many patients now asking why, with no apparent change in their blood test results, chronic kidney disease (CKD) ...

According to the Health Education Bureau and the Epidemiology Unit sources,  leptospirosis, commonly known as rat fever is on the rise.

A spirited pro/con debate at ERA 2025 explores whether population-level albuminuria screening could improve early CKD detection, with feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and equity all weighed.

If urine is allowed to stand, a greater number of leukocytes will lyse leading to a more intense reaction. High levels of glucose, albumin, ascorbic acid, tetracycline or cephalexin, or large ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Protein serves many vital roles, including forming muscles, bones, skin, hair, and nails, regulating the immune system, and aids brain functioning. As a ...

However, here’s the tricky part: as people get older, kidney function naturally slows down. This means a lower GFR might not always be a sign of disease—it could just be a part of aging. This makes it ...

Most people get their kidneys checked by going to a doctor or a medical lab. But now, thanks to new technology, you can also check your kidney health from home. This is especially helpful for people ...

Yale School of Medicine researchers have identified a biomarker panel that improves the assessment of chronic kidney disease ...

Finerenone treatment vs placebo was associated with a reduced risk for new-onset diabetes by 24% among patients with HFmrEF or HFpEF.

A Growing Double BurdenThe rising prevalence of prediabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in India reflects an ...

The diabetic nephropathy market is driven by the growing burden of diabetes and the increasing demand for effective treatments for kidney disease. Advances in therapeutics, including new drug classes ...