Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage in the UK can now get a simple blood test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure. The test is part of national ...

The kidneys are essential organs for the proper functioning of our bodies, yet we often do not get the proper attention ...

Approximately 160 tests are set to be conducted annually by the NHS to screen for 'high-risk' genetic variants.

Common kidney problems include kidney stones, cysts, benign and cancerous tumors, and defects or blockages in the ureter, which drains urine from the kidneys. Procedures used for kidney stones include ...

Sometimes the kidneys don't develop properly before a baby is born, so they don't work as they should. Many of these problems can be found before a baby is born through routine prenatal testing and ...

And if your levels are high, it suggests your body isn’t flushing the substance out properly ― meaning you may have issues with your kidney function. Dr. Raj noticed that, in his test results ...

In general, patients taking methotrexate should have the tests monthly. Just because you haven't had any problems for the past seven years doesn't mean you can't develop problems at any time in the ...

Background Lupus nephritis (LN) is a severe renal manifestation of the autoimmune disease lupus. Tests for renal function, such as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), should be standard in ...