DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...

Record numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study shows. Figures rose from 378 million people with the disease in 1990 to 788 million in 2023 as ...

For individuals with high blood pressure or diabetes, regular health check-ups are essential for early detection of kidney problems.

The world is experiencing a hidden epidemic with kidney disease. More than 850 million people worldwide have some form of ...

Dennis Moledina encountered a common problem during his training in nephrology, the specialty dedicated to kidney health.

Chronic kidney disease claims over 50,000 lives each year, and most victims never saw it coming. National Kidney Month is observed each March to raise awareness of kidney disease and how prevalent it ...