DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...

Chronic kidney disease has a variety of causes, ranging from immune system problems to medication side effects ...

For individuals with high blood pressure or diabetes, regular health check-ups are essential for early detection of kidney problems.

The world is experiencing a hidden epidemic with kidney disease. More than 850 million people worldwide have some form of ...

Chronic kidney disease claims over 50,000 lives each year, and most victims never saw it coming. National Kidney Month is observed each March to raise awareness of kidney disease and how prevalent it ...

Concern is growing about the rising number of Barbadians requiring dialysis for kidney disease, with advocates warning that the country’s health system ...

India is witnessing a worrying rise in chronic kidney disease cases, especially in young people.