Post hoc data analysis concluded that sotagliflozin, a dual SGLT1 and SGLT2 inhibitor, improved glycemic control after one year in patients with normal and mildly reduced kidney function ...

A recent study published in the journal of BMC Nephrology revealed that creatine use may lead to a modest, short-term increase in serum creatinine, likely reflecting normal metabolic turnover rather ...

A cystatin C–based blood test may provide a more reliable way to monitor kidney function in children and young adults with SCD, a study found.

Tiny RNA molecules carried by extracellular vesicles in the bloodstream can accurately predict kidney function decline and cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease (CKD), as reported by ...

Kidneys work quietly in the background, filtering waste, balancing fluids, and maintaining chemical stability without demanding attention. But this is until something goes wrong. Many people only ...

Novartis NOVN1.01%increase; green up pointing triangle said its Vanrafia drug slows the decline in kidney function for adults with the progressive autoimmune kidney disease, IgA nephropathy (IgAN).

Even "normal" kidney test results may mask hidden risks if theyre unusually low for your age and sex, signaling higher chances of future disease.

For years, scientists have been working to unravel the mystery of patients with failing kidneys dying from heart-related complications. Researchers now say they’ve uncovered a clue that explains why ...

A major global study suggests that a hidden mismatch between two common blood tests could quietly signal serious trouble ahead. When results from creatinine and cystatin C—two markers used to assess ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects people across the globe and often progresses to the point where patients rely on routine dialysis to survive. Although the condition is widespread and serious, ...

Experts say we’re in a golden age for treating chronic kidney disease, with new drugs like Ozempic yielding major results. Will dialysis and organ transplants become a thing of the past? A healthy ...

NEW YORK and HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows.