Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a silent threat that affects millions worldwide, often progressing unnoticed until significant damage has occurred. Regular kidney function tests are crucial for early ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — UofL Health says the nationwide test that was used to see how well your kidney is functioning has been negatively impacting African American patients for years. According to UofL ...
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video: A commonly used blood test which measures how well a person’s kidneys are working may not pick up kidney disease for people in Africa. This means that many people could miss early diagnosis and ...
Fibrosis occurs when inflammation activates immune cells and fibroblasts to release collagen and cytokines that remodel and ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Research from Kaiser Permanente supports the use of cystatin C tests as an alternative to creatinine-based tests ...
OBJECTIVES: Clinical practice guidelines recommend at least annual testing of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) for patients with chronic kidney ...
Your kidneys work tirelessly as your body’s filtration system, processing roughly 200 quarts of blood daily to remove waste and excess fluid. Despite their vital importance, kidney problems often ...
Reduced kidney function from chronic kidney disease may undermine the accuracy of blood-based biomarkers used to predict AD outcomes.