Another blood test used to measure kidney function is the estimated glomerular filtration rate, or eGFR. Glomerular refers to the glomerulis, or the filtering unit within the kidneys.

Chronic kidney disease often progresses unnoticed until significant damage occurs. Regular tests like serum creatinine, eGFR, UACR, and urinalysis are crucial for early detection, particularly for ...

First lady Melania Trump underwent a procedure Monday morning to treat a benign kidney condition, the White House stated.

Early-stage kidney cancer is limited to the kidney, usually under seven centimeters and often has a very good prognosis when treated promptly.

Chi-yuan Hsu, UCSF nephrologist Cystatin C is a less-widely used test for kidney function. The new study showed that when cystatin C test results were substituted for creatinine test results, race ...

Creatinine is an end-product of protein metabolism, and since it is removed by the kidney, it’s a good indicator of kidney function. The higher the creatinine level, the worse the kidney function.

Olaris is pleased to announce the publication of clinical data in iScience demonstrating the utility of its non-invasive myOLARIS®-KTdx urine test in kidney transplant patients. The study shows that ...

MINNEAPOLIS — A major change in the medical world is helping make kidney transplants more racially equitable. Race is no longer being considered an important test to estimate kidney function.