Gestational exposure to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with an increased risk for childhood ...

Fighting off infections when one has a chronic disease is a common problem, and during the COVID-19 pandemic that scenario ...

Smoking increases the likelihood of developing numerous morbidities; however, it remains unclear how this behavior may impact ...

The National Kidney Foundation published a consensus document that advocates transition to race-free eGFR equations in health ...

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 ...

Read a new study revealing a higher fracture risk with alpha blockers in female CKD patients treated for voiding dysfunction.

COVID-19 is associated with accelerated decline in kidney function, especially after hospitalization, according to study ...

Kidney transplantation represents a significant advancement for managing end-stage renal disease (ESRD), offering improved recipient quality of life and ...

Drug-induced kidney injury, or nephrotoxicity, is a common complication in clinical medicine that happens when drugs damage the kidneys.

Though the two have similar symptoms, they require different ... July 17, 2023 — Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is on the rise worldwide.

Jan. 2, 2025 — Patients diagnosed with late-stage or metastatic breast cancer have a statistically significant increased risk of pre-diagnosis cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to those with ...

Medicare supplement insurance is available to people age 65 or older enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B, and in some states to those under age 65 eligible for Medicare due to disability or end stage ...