Identifying population-based eGFR distributions may help to identify patients at risk for developing chronic kidney disease earlier, according to study data published in Kidney International. More ...

Significant association seen for eGFR percentiles below the 25th percentile with risk for kidney failure with replacement therapy. (HealthDay News) — Population-based estimated glomerular filtration ...

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

If kidney failure occurs, patients may need dialysis several times a week or a kidney transplant to survive. Global health ...

Kidney disease often creeps in silently, and many patients aren’t diagnosed until major damage is already done. New research ...

A new study finds that the decline of the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in sedentary older adults can be mitigated through moderate-intensity physical activity. Moderate-intensity ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The prevalence of chronic kidney disease among Black adults doubled when race adjustment was excluded from eGFR ...

A systematic review found that alternative approaches to calculating estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were worth looking into to properly account for diversity in populations. A review ...

A new international study has cautioned that kidney test results labelled as “normal” may still conceal early signs of ...

Life’s Simple 7 Can Prevent Chronic Kidney Disease Prescribing physical activity and exercise may be a "potent tool" for clinicians caring for older adults, according to investigators.