Your kidneys sit below your rib cage, with one on each side of your body. These bean-shaped organs play a key role in your health. Here are some examples of the many functions kidneys play a part in: ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and ...

Early detection through these simple tests can go a long way in preventing chronic kidney disease and the need for dialysis ...

Renal function tests are performed to evaluate how well the kidneys are doing their job of filtering out nitrogenous waste from the blood. They involve the measurement of various substances in both ...

Cystatin-C, a new blood test for kidney function, is a better predictor of death and cardiovascular risk among the elderly than the standard measure of kidney function, according to a National Heart, ...

New insights into kidney function tests suggest using creatinine and cystatin C together may lower the risk of kidney failure ...

Renal function tests can predict the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women with hypertension. Baseline renal function tests may predict the risk of preeclampsia and preterm birth for pregnant women ...

Elevated creatinine levels signal potential kidney strain, indicating impaired waste filtering. While normal ranges exist, ...

New guidelines enhance the ability of veterinarians to assess renal function WESTBROOK, Maine, Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in veterinary ...

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, ...

The renal function test market will expand significantly during the upcoming ten years due to anticipated growth of diagnostic tests designed for kidney function evaluation. Market analysts forecast ...