The annualized rate of coronary artery calcification was 3 times higher in patients receiving dialysis versus early-stage ...

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A new study finds that 3D virtual reconstructions built from routine MRI and CT scans significantly outperform conventional ...

Ex vivo renal artery reconstruction is an extensive procedure used to treat complex aneurysms of the artery that supplies your kidney. It involves removing your kidney, repairing the artery, and ...

A new retrospective cohort study finds that non-albuminuric diabetic kidney disease is a distinct subtype marked by heavier ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to gradual kidney damage that reduces the kidneys’ ability to filter blood. CKD progresses through stages 1 to 5. Stage 4 CKD is the final stage before complete ...

The symptoms of kidney or renal failure include decreased urination, swelling in limbs, and itchy skin. Symptoms often develop slowly but can sometimes appear suddenly. When kidney failure occurs, it ...