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

Unaiza's story highlights the silent progression of chronic kidney failure, often masked by common symptoms like headaches and fatigue. Many dismiss t ...

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

Changes in kidney function are better reflected by creatinine concentration than BUN. The latter can be affected by non-renal factors, such as transient dehydration, dietary protein or medications. In ...

Baseline kidney function could help identify who is at greater risk for developing chronic kidney disease following cisplatin treatment.An analysis of more than 9,000 patients treated with cisplatin ...

Magruder Hospital will host a $50 lab screening and free diabetes event in October. Learn what’s included and how to sign up.

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): AIIMS-Bhopal has inaugurated the “Cobas Pro Advanced Integrated Clinical Biochemistry” equipment in its Department of Biochemistry. The state-of-the-art machine, costing over ...

IgA nephropathy may shorten life expectancy. The kidney disease may reduce how long you live by about 10 years.

Dementia warning signs can be detected by a simple urine test, according to new research. The study shows that people with higher levels of the protein albumin in their urine are at increased risk of ...

Kidney stones are hard deposits formed from minerals and salts inside the kidneys when urine becomes too concentrated and this happens over a period of months to years.

While you might not get every test done, there are some essential blood tests that can help you monitor your health. These tests not only provide a clear picture of your overall wellness but also help ...

A simple urine test could reveal your risk of developing dementia decades before symptoms appear, a new study shows. For the study, my colleagues and I tracked 130,000 people and found that protein in ...