Significant association seen for eGFR percentiles below the 25th percentile with risk for kidney failure with replacement therapy. (HealthDay News) — Population-based estimated glomerular filtration ...

The addition of a clinical decision support tool improved the systolic blood pressure (SBP) among patients with chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled hypertension, according to a new study published ...

Renal hypertension, a type of secondary hypertension, is often caused by renal artery stenosis, where arteries leading to the kidneys narrow, potentially leading to kidney failure if untreated. While ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) causes round, fluid-filled sacs called cysts to grow in your kidneys. These cysts can cause your kidneys to enlarge and function poorly. People with PKD can also ...

In this Ask The Professor Q&A, David St-Jules, a registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and Dr. John Westhoff, associate professor in the School of Medicine and ...