Kidney disease is greatly underdiagnosed and undertreated in the United States, but recent initiatives aim to change that, ...

Penn researchers are developing a blood test to predict kidney disease risk in Black Americans, who face disproportionately high rates.

Smartphone-powered home testing doubled CKD screening rates and improved diagnosis and follow-up care in patients with diabetes and hypertension. The intervention group showed a significant increase ...

* Sex-specific cut-off values are from a single study. Use of the same cut-off value for men and women leads to higher values of prevalence for women than men. Current recommendations from the ...

A new study presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions revealed that smartphone-enabled home testing can improve early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD), one of ...

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) may surprise those unfamiliar with issues affecting these vital organs that ...

March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health and the need for comprehensive screening to close gaps in care, especially for those living with ...

A face mask with specialized sensors was able to detect chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on exhaled levels of ammonia and other metabolites, according to the results of an Italian study. Sensors for ...

Archer Materials is making strides in advancing its Biochip technology, focusing on improving the accuracy of graphene field effect transistor sensors for blood potassium testing, crucial for chronic ...

Despite being detectable through low-cost tests, CKD remains one of the most overlooked health conditions. Lack of awareness ...

Low-grade systemic inflammation (hsCRP 2–10 mg/L) stratified risk beyond comorbidities and medications in both CKD+ASCVD and ...

Healthy kidneys help produce a hormone that supports red blood cell production. When kidney function declines, it can lead to ...