ProKidney Corp., a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in North Carolina, is developing a first-in-class cell therapy ...

Translational medicine researchers used the Mimetas® human kidney glomerulus-on-a-chip to investigate potential pharmaceutical interventions for patients with a severe kidney disease called focal ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common among older adults but frequently goes undetected until it is advanced. Several biological, clinical and system-level factors conspire to keep early kidney ...

Subtle abnormalities in kidney function—even within the range considered normal—may help identify people at risk of ...

Avoiding foods and drinks that are high in sodium, potassium and phosphorus are among the usual recommendations. People with more advanced kidney disease may also be told to avoid too much protein.

The FDA granted accelerated approval to sibeprenlimab injection (Voyxact) for the reduction of proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy at risk for disease progression, ...

Kidney disease affects millions of Americans, often developing silently until significant damage occurs. These bean-shaped organs perform essential functions beyond filtering waste—they regulate blood ...

A kidney transplant can be an important and sometimes necessary option for someone with severe lupus kidney disease. If you are thinking about seeking a kidney transplant (or if you are considering ...

The kidney is one of the most vital organs of our body, responsible for filtering waste products and toxins from the ...

Drinking electrolyte drinks unnecessarily can put extra stress on the kidneys. Too much sodium and potassium may raise the ...