DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...

Have you ever heard your doctor say your kidney test results are "normal"? That's usually means everything is under control. But what if "normal" isn't always as reassuring as it sounds? A recent ...

Having creatinine levels in your blood above 1.2 mg/dL for males and 1.0 mg/dL for females may indicate a potential issue with your kidneys, such as an infection or kidney disease. Creatinine is a ...

High creatinine levels can be a sign of renal failure, as they often indicate impaired kidney function. However, elevated levels don’t always mean kidney damage. Creatinine is a waste product that ...

"Contrast harms the kidneys"—this belief has been present among patients for years, and sometimes also among physicians. In clinical practice, it may raise concerns about imaging examinations and ...