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

HOUSTON -- Two commonly used kidney function tests had a large degree of disagreement and were linked with serious health ...

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

The urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (UACR) is more strongly associated with kidney failure than the urinary ...

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between acute serum creatinine changes in acute renal failure (ARF), before specialized treatment begins, and in-hospital mortality, ...

Pre-kidney transplant high creatinine levels in patients on peritoneal dialysis increases the risk for delayed graft function and, among those aged 50 year or older, death-censored graft loss.

HOUSTON -- A conservative dialysis strategy improved rates of kidney function compared to conventional thrice-weekly dialysis ...

Chronic kidney disease develops silently. Kidneys filter waste, but when they weaken, toxins build up. This impacts the heart, bones, and blood. Early detection is crucial. Managing blood pressure and ...

Expert discusses how the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as reflected by decreased estimated glomerular ...