Researchers at NYU Langone Health found that chronic kidney disease is now a leading cause of death globally and contributes ...

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD Key Takeaways Kidney failure symptoms may include itchiness, fatigue, and swelling ...

The rise in chronic kidney disease locally mirrors a global trend that experts say is caused by increasing occurrence of ...

Kidney disease is a serious yet often overlooked condition that affects millions worldwide. Despite its impact, it is frequently underestimated compared to illnesses like cancer and heart disease. The ...

Approximately 1 in 11 patients with kidney failure requiring replacement therapy have inherited kidney diseases or congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. Genetic testing is warranted to ...

Pedal oedema, the abnormal swelling of feet and ankles, signals underlying conditions like heart failure, liver cirrhosis, ...

Diseases of the circulatory system and infection top the list of causes of non-elective hospitalizations among patients with CKD. Patients with nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) are ...

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. A sharp, stabbing pain in your lower abdomen. A dull ache spreading from your lower back to your groin. Intense ...

Speakers at the Institute for Value-Based Medicine event held September 18, 2025, in Nyack, New York, spoke about methods of ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can cause dysfunction in organs well outside the renal system. The skin is one of the organs most commonly affected. CKD is a “chronic inflammatory state, which means it ...