For the almost 520,000 Americans who will undergo treatment this year, the process leaves little room for a full life. An ...

Although a higher-than-normal ammonia level does not always mean a medical condition is present, it is commonly caused by liver disease, urea cycle disorders, and kidney failure. Treatment often ...

While the DeFi boom of 2020 catalyzed the broader blockchain ecosystem, this cycle may take a more evolved and measured approach, emphasizing utility and long-term sustainability. DeFi has ...

A NASA satellite has spotted frozen "kidney beans" on Mars' sand dunes trapped in place until springtime. Photographing them can help us determine if there was ever enough water on Mars to sustain ...

Record temperatures last year pushed the global water cycle to “new climatic extremes,” according to the Global Water Monitor 2024 report. The document, produced by an international consortium ...

Kidney failure occurs when your kidneys lose the ability to filter waste from your blood sufficiently. It may not cause symptoms in the early stages. Your kidneys filter your blood and remove ...

Kidney failure symptoms may begin so gradually that you don't really notice swelling, joint pain, or changes in how you urinate (pee). Or, you may think that itchy skin and other signs are due to ...

Although most people have two kidneys, only one kidney can function just as well as two. You may need to take some precautions to avoid injury to your kidney, though, and see a doctor for regular ...

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 ...