Despite being detectable through low-cost tests, CKD remains one of the most overlooked health conditions. Lack of awareness and delayed screening often lead to avoidable complications and expenses.

"Contrast harms the kidneys"—this belief has been present among patients for years, and sometimes also among physicians. In clinical practice, it may raise concerns about imaging examinations and ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Health care providers for decades have measured ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Common tests used in cancer clinical trials to evaluate kidney function may unnecessarily exclude some ...

Doctors are calling for wider use of a simple kidney function test costing Rs 300–800 to detect chronic kidney disease (CKD) early, potentially avoiding dialysis or transplant costs running into lakhs ...

Living kidney donation has received increased attention in clinical practice and in the media since the Kidney Disease: ...