(CNN) — A genetically engineered pig kidney helped Towana Looney enjoy 130 days without the need for dialysis before the organ was removed last week. It’s the longest a human has ever lived with a pig ...

Excessive phosphate loading within the proximal tubular lumen has been proposed as a key mechanism driving progression of ...

New ELISA sphingotest® penKid® enables widespread measurement of the kidney function biomarker Proenkephalin 119-159 (penKid) using standard laboratory equipment. Only available test to match ...

The Importance of Kidney Function The kidneys play a crucial role in our body by filtering waste and excess fluids, which are ...

The Vital Role of Kidneys The kidneys are crucial organs in our body, primarily responsible for filtering blood and eliminating waste through urine. They function as complex filters, containing ...

Your everyday meals may quietly strain your kidneys. Know how excess salt, sugar, and processed foods impact kidney health ...

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder in which the kidneys leak excessive amounts of protein into the urine, leading to swelling In March 2024, Becca Whittle was having dinner with her family when ...

That vitamin bottle on your kitchen counter promising improved energy, stronger immunity, or enhanced performance might hide an uncomfortable truth – many popular supplements can damage your kidneys ...

A Berea family is working to find a kidney donor for their teenage daughter. Savannah Otey is 17 years old, and her family first learned of her need after doctor’s visits earlier this year.