Post hoc data analysis concluded that sotagliflozin, a dual SGLT1 and SGLT2 inhibitor, improved glycemic control after one year in patients with normal and mildly reduced kidney function ...

Children born with a single kidney, known as unilateral renal agenesis (URA), often lead healthy lives due to the remaining kidney's ability to adapt and compensate. While rare, affecting about 1 in 1 ...

High-protein diets are a frequent topic in clinics, sparking concerns about kidney harm for some and perceived benefits for others. The reality is nuanced, with the source and quantity of protein, as ...

In more advanced stages of the disease, kidney problems can even affect the brain. Some older adults may become more ...

Low birth weight can increase the risk of kidney disease later in life. Experts explain how neonatal health and nephron ...

A recent study published in the journal of BMC Nephrology revealed that creatine use may lead to a modest, short-term increase in serum creatinine, likely reflecting normal metabolic turnover rather ...

Even "normal" kidney test results may mask hidden risks if theyre unusually low for your age and sex, signaling higher chances of future disease.

Clinicians now see a new trend where people with normal body weight develop metabolic diseases through their hidden visceral fat accumulation.

A cystatin C–based blood test may provide a more reliable way to monitor kidney function in children and young adults with SCD, a study found.

Kidney fibrosis, a silent threat, involves scar tissue replacing normal kidney tissue, gradually impairing function. Often undetected until advanced stages, it stems from conditions like diabetes and ...

Doctors are increasingly warning that being thin does not always mean being healthy, as growing evidence shows that people with normal body weight can still develop serious metabolic diseases due to ...