As the health care delivery landscape continues to evolve, the need to advocate for policies that affect patients and the ...

High blood pressure could do more damage than you think.A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has discovered ...

Experts emphasise that while not all eye swelling indicates kidney problems, early evaluation with urine and blood tests ...

Recently, my primary care physician spotted some abnormal numbers related to my kidney function. He suspects that this is related to lisinopril. As a result, he decreased my daily dosage to just 10 mg ...

However, in people with blockages to both the renal arteries, lisinopril can dangerously drop blood flow to the nephrons. So, ...

I am concerned about the higher blood pressure levels and the potential negative effects on my heart condition ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 700 million people worldwide and is caused by genetic and environmental factors, as well as existing medical conditions. Known genetic risk factors for ...

Researchers uncovered how fatty molecules called ceramides trigger acute kidney injury by damaging the mitochondria that power kidney cells. By altering ceramide metabolism or using a new drug ...

Rates of the disease have been rising for decades, driven in part by diabetes and high blood pressure. By Nina Agrawal The number of adults with chronic kidney disease is growing, according to a study ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 700 million people worldwide and is caused by genetic and environmental factors, as well as existing medical conditions. Known genetic risk factors for ...

The human kidney is a masterclass in biological engineering. Responsible for filtering approximately 50 gallons of blood daily, this vital organ performs more than waste removal. Through processes ...