What happens to the body when kidney function begins to deteriorate

When the kidneys start to fail, their effects are felt on the internal system of the body. With the gradual decline in ...

7 Early Signs Of Kidney Disease That Should Not Be Ignored

Kidney disease is one of the leading causes of deaths globally. A global analysis published in The Lancet found that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the ninth leading cause of death worldwide. The ...
Medscape

Prediabetes Drives Faster Decline in Kidney Function

Adults with prediabetes experience a faster decline in kidney function than those with normal glucose, highlighting the need ...

Pegcetacoplan—the 'closest thing to a cure' for rare, severe kidney disease

A rare and life-threatening kidney disease in children finally has an effective therapy, thanks in large part to pioneering ...
European Medical Journal

Targeted Cancer Drugs Linked to Long-Term Kidney Dysfunction

Targeted cancer therapies like CDK4/6, EGFR, VEGFR, and BRAF inhibitors may increase long-term kidney dysfunction risk. Learn ...
MedPage Today

Primary Care Strategy Fails to Reduce Kidney-Dysfunction Triad Hospitalizations

Share on Bluesky. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Using a personalized algorithm to identify primary care patients ...
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Kidney dysfunction may predict sudden cardiac death in patients with heart failure

This study by Fujita Health University researchers revealed that kidney function, considered in terms of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), can be used as a predictor for SCD in patients ...