This guide deconstructs the pathophysiology of UTIs, exploring the anatomical risks in women, and the efficacy of antibiotic ...

A conserved signaling axis linking Drosophila adipose tissue to nephrocyte function reveals how obesity can drive kidney dysfunction and points to new opportunities for therapeutic intervention.

The FDA has authorized Mayo Clinic to offer mesenchymal stem cells as part of the Regenerative Nephrology Compassionate Use Program. This is an expanded access program.

A recent study published in Engineering has shed new light on the role of the protein NSUN2 in the development of cardiac ...

Experts emphasise that while not all eye swelling indicates kidney problems, early evaluation with urine and blood tests ...

Recently, my primary care physician spotted some abnormal numbers related to my kidney function. He suspects that this is related to lisinopril. As a result, he decreased my daily dosage to just 10 mg ...

However, in people with blockages to both the renal arteries, lisinopril can dangerously drop blood flow to the nephrons. So, ...

I am concerned about the higher blood pressure levels and the potential negative effects on my heart condition ...

I have suffered from high blood pressure since I was a young man in my early 20s. I recently turned 70 years old. My blood pressure has been controlled by various medications. Most recently, I have ...

Three years ago, the FDA found so many violations at a Nephron Pharmaceuticals manufacturing facility that the U.S. regulator admitted in a warning letter the issues were so numerous they couldn’t all ...

The human kidney, a bean-shaped organ, comprises a renal cortex (outer layer), a renal medulla (inner layer), and nephrons (functional units) that filter blood, with the filtered fluid becoming ...

The human kidney is a masterclass in biological engineering. Responsible for filtering approximately 50 gallons of blood daily, this vital organ performs more than waste removal. Through processes ...