New global research shows that chronic kidney disease is climbing the ranks of leading causes of death, while millions of people remain unaware they are affected.

Researchers at the University of Louisville were part of a group that discovered an insidious new autoimmune disease that causes kidney failure. The discovery of anti-brush border antibody (ABBA) ...

High levels of a protein known as suPAR, which has been shown to be a marker and likely cause of kidney damage, is as reliably predictive in children as in adults, according to results of a study ...

Scientists have uncovered why people with chronic kidney disease so often die from heart problems: damaged kidneys release ...

PKD is mainly caused by mutations in the PKD1 and PKD2 genes, affecting polycystin proteins. Disrupted signaling pathways, like cAMP and vasopressin, are major drivers of cyst growth. Tolvaptan is ...

IgA nephropathy is a type of kidney disease that is typically treated with various medicines and lifestyle changes. Learn more about IgA nephropathy treatment here.

Avoiding foods and drinks that are high in sodium, potassium and phosphorus are among the usual recommendations. People with more advanced kidney disease may also be told to avoid too much protein.

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Q: What are kidney stones, and how do I prevent them? Kidney stones are common, impacting approximately one in five men and one in 10 women by the age of 70. Kidney stones are hard deposits of ...