The Vital Role of Kidneys The kidneys are essential organs in our body, primarily responsible for filtering blood and ...

Kidney transplantation is the best available treatment for patients who suffer end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, the main limitation to universal access to transplantation is organ shortage.

Understand genetic kidney diseases, their early warning signs, family risk factors, and when dialysis or transplant may be ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Health care providers for decades have measured ...

A key driver in the work of many faculty, staff, and trainees at UAB is to eradicate health disparities in the Southeast. A major component of structural racism in the U.S. is the racial disparity in ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly as your body’s filtration system, processing roughly 200 quarts of blood daily to remove waste and excess fluid. Despite their vital importance, kidney problems often ...

We are joined by experts who share what you need to know to protect your kidneys, including the importance of early detection ...