Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Healthy kidneys filter and remove waste products and extra fluid from your blood, which are then excreted through your urine. They ...

Weaning patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) from dialysis while they are still hospitalized may save them from remaining on the treatment for the rest of their lives, according to a new study led ...

A new study links AKI recovery thresholds to long-term kidney failure and mortality risk. Discover why a 10% creatinine recovery matters.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions of South Africans and remains one of the country’s most underdiagnosed ...

Diabetic kidney disease is one of the most serious complications of diabetes. It affects millions of people around the world and is the leading cause of kidney failure in many countries. In the United ...

On World Kidney Day, experts debunk the myth that drinking more water can cure kidney disease. While hydration supports kidney function and overall health, it cannot repair damaged kidneys. Doctors ...

A less intensive dialysis strategy is feasible for stable patients with acute kidney injury, but warrants further testing. A conservative vs conventional approach to hemodialysis may help ...

Robotic and minimally invasive kidney cancer surgery may reduce pain, shorten recovery time and preserve kidney function, according to Dr. Armine Smith. Robotic and minimally invasive surgery for ...

Millions of South Africans are affected, often silently, with symptoms only emerging once significant kidney function has been lost. Experts emphasise timely screening and lifestyle interventions ...

Protein has become the star nutrient of the fitness world. From gym conversations to social media reels, high-protein diets are often promoted as the fastest way to build muscle, burn fat, and stay ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through a disease state contains ...