Testing for coronary heart disease before kidney transplantation is common practice, but may not be warranted for all patients, according to investigators. Routine testing for coronary heart disease ...

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Kidney dialysis can be disruptive in a patient's life. Just ask Kristal Higgins of Mississippi. She's been on dialysis for all 13 years of her daughter's life. "And my daughter understands that in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Training patients to self-test kidney function at home is possible. Self-tested potassium results differed from ...

A major global study suggests that a hidden mismatch between two common blood tests could quietly signal serious trouble ...

MANILA, Philippines — January is when many Filipinos quietly resolve to take better care of themselves: eat healthier, walk ...

MISSION HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A medical test for kidney function that adjusts its results for race is coming under increased scrutiny. Experts are saying the results for African-American ...

Giving patients and their providers genetic test results for kidney failure risk promotes positive behavioral change that could decrease an individual's likelihood of developing chronic kidney disease ...

Renal function testing is underused to diagnose and manage lupus nephritis. Appropriate testing may help reduce disease progression and the associated worsening of outcomes. Investigators analysed ...

More than half of people with advanced kidney disease develop cardiovascular problems. A new study finds that diseased kidneys release tiny particles that are toxic to the heart.