People with Type 2 diabetes should be concerned with their kidney function, but current testing is woefully insufficient. A ...

A study at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) has found that a test of kidney function that measures blood levels of cystatin C—a protein produced by most cells in the body—is a far more ...

Baseline kidney function could help identify who is at greater risk for developing chronic kidney disease following cisplatin ...

MISSION HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A medical test for kidney function that adjusts its results for race is coming under increased scrutiny. Experts are saying the results for African-American ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. After decades of widespread use, a pair of basic kidney-function tests will likely be retired because they can delay ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — UofL Health says the nationwide test that was used to see how well your kidney is functioning has been negatively impacting African American patients for years. According to UofL ...

As parents age, they become more susceptible to health issues like heart disease and diabetes, making routine medical tests ...

David joined the WCCO team in April 2020, previously working at CBS 58 in Milwaukee. Prior to that, he worked in Las Vegas. While there, David covered several stories in the national spotlight, ...

Kidney fibrosis, a silent threat, involves scar tissue replacing normal kidney tissue, gradually impairing function. Often ...