A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and ...

Early detection through these simple tests can go a long way in preventing chronic kidney disease and the need for dialysis ...

New insights into kidney function tests suggest using creatinine and cystatin C together may lower the risk of kidney failure ...

The most important test to check the health of the kidney is the kidney function test. It is also called renal function test. In this, the functioning of the kidney is checked on several parameters ...

video: A commonly used blood test which measures how well a person’s kidneys are working may not pick up kidney disease for people in Africa. This means that many people could miss early diagnosis and ...

Elevated creatinine levels signal potential kidney strain, indicating impaired waste filtering. While normal ranges exist, ...

OAKLAND, Calif. — Researchers have identified an approach to remove race from equations used to estimate a person’s kidney function. These equations have been criticized for potentially perpetuating ...

MISSION HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A medical test for kidney function that adjusts its results for race is coming under increased scrutiny. Experts are saying the results for African-American ...

Kristal Higgins just wants to be healthy, become a nurse and travel to Greece. But she has kidney failure and has been on a transplant waiting list for six years. The disease and its comorbidities ...

David joined the WCCO team in April 2020, previously working at CBS 58 in Milwaukee. Prior to that, he worked in Las Vegas. While there, David covered several stories in the national spotlight, ...