Understanding your creatinine levels is important for monitoring kidney function. When you go for your yearly check-up, you'll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some ...

The prevalence of established cardiovascular disease was 36% in those with CRI compared with 20% in those with normal renal function (odds ratio [OR], 2.25; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.87-2.70), ...

Creatinine is a natural waste product made by your muscles during regular energy use. Normally, your kidneys filter it out through urine. But when your creatinine levels rise above the healthy range, ...

A large prospective study suggests that a routine creatinine blood test may help flag people at higher risk of osteoporosis and fractures, revealing a narrow “sweet spot” where muscle and kidney ...

The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a blood test to assess kidney function. The formula for calculating eGFR takes the patient’s body size, age, and sex into account to predict how well ...

Creatinine is a natural byproduct of muscle activity, released into the bloodstream as we move and stay active. Under normal circumstances, healthy kidneys efficiently filter it out, keeping levels ...

Dr. Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lupus, so my kidneys and other organs are always of concern. After having chronic urinary tract infections for about two years, I was referred to a ...