* 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 ...

New Orleans — Clinicians are not discussing genetic testing or counseling with the majority of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in whom such testing is indicated, a new survey found. “This ...

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 ...

About 37 million people in the United States have chronic kidney disease and studies show that genetics may explain between 10% and 20% of cases in adults (and as many as 70% of cases in children).

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health challenge that affects more than 800 million people worldwide. 1 CKD can be caused by a variety of disease processes. Many causes are difficult to ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects around 10% of the global population and exhibits considerable heterogeneity in aetiology, progression and response to therapy. Genetic testing—ranging from ...

The National Kidney Foundation advocates for equitable access to treatment for chronic kidney disease. (Emma Beavins/Fierce Healthcare) Industry professionals attend conferences to network, learn, ...

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 ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health challenge, but invasive renal biopsies, the gold standard for diagnosis and prognosis, are often clinically constrained. To address this, we developed ...

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 ...

Chronic kidney disease progresses silently; affordable ₹300 tests enable early detection, preventing complications, reducing dialysis costs, and improving long-term health outcomes.

Kidney cancer symptoms can mimic CKD symptoms, making early detection difficult and highlighting the importance of awareness ...