Can kidney stones be removed without surgery? Here's what you need to know about a viral Instagram claim, treatment procedures and expert advice ...

THE cause of renal stone formation is unknown. Of the many current theories, majority opinion probably favours a ‘supersaturation’ mechanism, in which the urine concentrations of the ions of a poorly ...

In an update to their guidelines for treating high blood pressure, a group of cardiovascular medical societies has included a new recommendation for adding renal denervation procedures as an option ...

Acute renal failure comes on suddenly, usually in people who are already critically ill. Chronic kidney disease develops gradually and may not cause symptoms until much later. Treatments differ, but ...

DSS1 is reported to be involved in the maintenance of DNA repair and protein homeostasis. Here, authors show that DSS1 is upregulated in metastatic ccRCC, promoting tumor growth and metastasis by ...

Cardiologists are welcoming the arrival of a new device-based hypertension treatment called renal denervation and asking Medicare to cover the procedure for a large patient population. Doctors, ...

New guidance on preventing cardiovascular (CV) and renal complications in type 2 diabetes (T2D) emphasizes tailoring therapy to a patient’s individual risk profile. The living guidelines, published as ...

Nephrologists specialize in kidney diseases and how they impact other body parts. Your primary care doctor may refer you to one as they have specialist knowledge. Becoming a nephrologist requires ...

Your doctor may order a creatinine test to assess the health of your kidneys. A high creatinine level could be a sign of an issue such as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Creatinine is a waste product ...