PET imaging using a radiolabeled antibody picked up clear cell renal cell carcinoma and could help avert unnecessary biopsies ...

Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and may also lower blood pressure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. If you have CKD, you may need to keep an eye ...

Some people will need a kidney biopsy, which requires taking a tissue sample for study under a microscope. This disease can raise your blood pressure for a few reasons. When your kidneys are ...

The best diabetes medication if you have kidney disease can vary by the severity of your kidney damage. You may need to use one that does not require dose adjustment based on your kidney function.

Skin biopsy revealed a nonspecific superficial inflammatory lesion without definite evidence of eosinophilic granuloma. The true nature of the skin lesions and their exact relation to the ...

Experts emphasize the importance of certain fruits like watermelon, lemons, berries, cranberries, pineapple, apples, oranges, and grapes in maintaining kidney health. These fruits are rich in ...

Most people have two kidneys, and kidney failure is a serious and dangerous disease. It is possible to live with only one kidney. You may have only one kidney due to an anatomic difference present at ...

How long it takes to pass a kidney stone depends largely on its size. Those under 6 millimeters (mm) generally pass within three weeks, while those larger than 6 mm can sometimes take more than a ...

Kidney failure, or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood. As toxins and fluid build up in the body, other ...