Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function. This affects essential bodily functions, including mineral balance, red blood cell production, and waste ...

Itching, or pruritus, is a common symptom in people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those undergoing hemodialysis. You may also hear this referred to as CKD-associated pruritus or ...

When it comes to issues of vitamin D in chronic kidney disease (CKD), core certainties include that most patients with CKD have dysregulated 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25[OH]D) and nutritional ...

Opinions expressed are those of the author. The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is staggering: over 35 million people in the U.S. are affected, and in Europe, that number climbs beyond 55 ...

Now, Italian scientists say a specialized mask could also protect a wearer by detecting potentially deadly health conditions early - including chronic kidney disease (CKD). They incorporated a ...

Among patients with diabetic foot ulcer, those with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) fare worse than those with earlier stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Study findings were presented in a ...

CKD screening at age 55, combined with SGLT2 inhibitors, reduces kidney failure incidence and improves life expectancy across racial and ethnic groups. Non-Hispanic Black adults experience the ...

Higher sKlotho levels are linked to lower CKD prevalence in individuals with diabetes and hypertension, but not in those without hypertension. The study suggests a synergistic effect between low ...

"Monitoring the concentration of renalase, dopamine, and norepinephrine can offer valuable insights into the progression of chronic kidney disease, the potential for cardiovascular events ...