A team led by USC Stem Cell scientist Zhongwei Li, PhD, has produced some of the most complex and mature lab-grown kidney ...

A common constipation drug may have unexpectedly unlocked a new way to slow chronic kidney disease — a condition that affects ...

Scientists have made a remarkable breakthrough in kidney research. In a paper published in the journal Communications Biology, a team of researchers at Kyoto University led by Ramin Sadeghian present ...

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis and reduced kidney function, remission after drug therapy is less likely than for ...

Background: Among patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), proteinuria and kidney function decline may be associated with increased economic burden. This study aimed to provide current ...

A new experimental drug lowered blood pressure and sharply reduced signs of kidney damage in people with chronic kidney ...

A pair of genetically modified pig kidneys filtered blood and produced urine for 7 days after being transplanted into a brain-dead patient ― marking another important step toward opening up a new ...

The kidneys do a lot of work to ensure that the body is healthy, so this Kidney Health Month let’s take a look at just how our kidneys function. Emmanuelle Gilles, MD, a Board Certified Nephrologist ...

Kidneys work silently every day, but unhealthy eating habits can gradually damage them. Experts warn against excessive intake ...

Healthy kidneys help produce a hormone that supports red blood cell production. When kidney function declines, it can lead to ...

With home testing options increasing more than ever, you now also have the ability to test for kidney function within the comfort of your own home. Learn more about our four best picks for at-home ...