Your kidney function test results are a measure of how well your kidneys are working to filter your blood and remove excess water and waste from the body. For example, the estimated glomerular ...

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 ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a silent threat that affects millions worldwide, often progressing unnoticed until significant damage has occurred. Regular kidney function tests are crucial for early ...

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. IDXX has announced that the SDMA-based chronic kidney disease (CKD) staging guidelines have now been generated and approved by the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS).

Monitoring urine output at home can be a simple yet effective way to assess kidney function. Experts suggest tracking urine volume over a 10-hour period, aiming for 0.5 to 1 ml per kilogram of body ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — UofL Health says the nationwide test that was used to see how well your kidney is functioning has been negatively impacting African American patients for years. According to UofL ...