Other risk factors for kidney disease include chronic infections, autoimmune disorders, and certain genetic variants. The new ...

UCSF researchers have designed a model filtration system that could offer a new approach to treating patients suffering from end-stage renal disease, potentially removing the need for a clinic-based ...

Your kidneys are your body’s main filtration system. They remove waste products from your blood and excrete them via your urine. Glomeruli are the small filters inside your kidneys. If your kidneys ...

A team of scientists now reports an approach that enables the differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells into mature podocytes with more than 90 percent efficiency. Linking the ...

The current kidney transplant waitlisting criterion is based on a single measurement of kidney function (estimated glomerular ...

Maintaining adequate hydration is crucial for managing uric acid levels and preventing conditions like gout and kidney stones ...