Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the le ...

In its early stages, kidney disease may not cause any symptoms or signs. However, as it progresses, it can cause symptoms such as itchy skin, pruritus, and a rash. Around 35.5 million adults in ...

Apoptosis of kidney and HRMC cells was detected using a TUNEL FITC Apoptosis Detection Kit (A111; Vazyme, United States). The TUNEL positive nuclei were photographed using a Laser confocal microscope ...

iDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, O'Brien Institute for Public Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada jDepartment of Community Health Sciences, O ...

The consumption of energy drinks can contribute to the formation of kidney stones—as can many other foods and beverages. What makes energy drinks distinct is that they contain an especially high ...

Anyone who's ever had a kidney stone will tell you there's nothing else like the mind-numbing, excruciating pain. Sometimes a patient will have a single stone and then never have a recurrence. Other ...

Stay hydrated, limit salt intake, and maintain warmth and activity for optimal kidney health. Maintaining the health of the kidneys becomes an utmost priority during winter seasons when metabolic ...

What is a kidney scan? A kidney scan is an imaging test that looks at your kidneys. Your health care provider can also see how well blood is flowing in your kidneys. A kidney scan is also called a ...

Ask your doctor how these numbers might apply to you. What is a 5-year relative survival rate? A relative survival rate compares people with the same type and stage of kidney cancer to people in the ...

Histopathological evaluation showed obvious kidney damage in MEQ-treated groups, including expansion of glomerular capillaries, swelling, degeneration, and necrosis of renal tubular epithelial cells.