Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a health condition that involves reduced function of the kidneys. There are various causes of reduced kidney function and the severity of the condition can vary greatly.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Chronic kidney disease is a health condition that involves the reduced function of the kidneys.

Living with Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease Symptoms

Chronic Kidney Disease Causes

Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnosis

Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment

Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention

Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and Exercise

Importance of Early Detection for Kidney Disease

Investigating the Epidemic for Chronic Kidney Disease

Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease

Latest Chronic Kidney Disease News and Research

Aldosterone may increase risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease

A steroid hormone called aldosterone is linked to an increased risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published in the European Heart Journal today (Tuesday).

8 Aug 2022

CDC identifies bacteria that cause rare melioidosis in domestic environmental samples

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified for the first time in domestic environmental samples the bacteria that causes a rare and serious disease called melioidosis.

8 Aug 2022

Providers charge more in the Medicare Advantage market by being in network, study finds

Large dialysis chains charge Medicare Advantage plans 27% more for dialysis services compared with what they charge the traditional, fee-for-service Medicare program, according to a new USC analysis.

3 Aug 2022

Gut microbe response to digestion may help explain cardiovascular disease risk related with red meat intake

Chemicals produced in the digestive tract by gut microbes after eating red meat may help explain part of the higher risk of cardiovascular disease associated with red meat consumption, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.

1 Aug 2022

What is the safety of Molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 in the elderly?

A new study assessed the safety of the oral administration of Molnupiravir to elderly patients––aged 80 or older, hospitalized with COVID-19.

1 Aug 2022

Researchers find sex differences in the care of chronic kidney disease

Women with reduced kidney function received a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease to a less extent than men in the same situation.

1 Aug 2022

Lower levels of dietary calcium and potassium predict recurrence of kidney stones

Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If you've experienced a kidney stone once, you have a 30% chance of having another kidney stone within five years.

1 Aug 2022

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of dietary regulation on human health and disease.

1 Aug 2022

Study reveals sex differences in detection, monitoring, and management of chronic kidney disease in Sweden

New research published in JASN reveals profound sex differences in the detection, monitoring, and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Sweden.

31 Jul 2022

Hypertension heightens the risk of hospitalization related to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection

Hypertension more than doubles the risk of hospitalization related to Omicron infection, even in people who are fully vaccinated and boosted, according to a new study led by investigators in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai.

29 Jul 2022

Smoking increases risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes in hospitalized patients

New research assessed the association of smoking with COVID-19 complications.

20 Jul 2022

Hypertension linked to double the risk of severe COVID-19 despite booster vaccination

Having high blood pressure more than doubled a person's risk for hospitalization from an Omicron-variant COVID-19 infection - even despite full vaccination including a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccines, in an analysis of adults hospitalized with COVID-19 in Los Angeles between December 2021 and April 2022, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

20 Jul 2022

Low rate of COVID-19 vaccination among high-risk pregnant women

A new study examines the feelings of pregnant women towards the COVID-19 vaccine.

17 Jul 2022

Y chromosome loss in men can lead to deadly heart failure, research shows

The loss of the male sex chromosome as many men age causes the heart muscle to scar and can lead to deadly heart failure, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine shows.

14 Jul 2022

What is the association between long-term salt usage behavior and risk of premature mortality?

Researchers assessed the impact of increased salt consumption on life expectancy.

14 Jul 2022

Regular exercise can reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease in people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds

New research has found people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who regularly exercise could substantially reduce their risk of chronic kidney disease.

12 Jul 2022

Smoking cigarettes while wearing a mask may impair blood vessel function

Smoking traditional or non-combustible cigarettes while wearing a surgical mask results in a two-fold rise in exhaled carbon monoxide and impaired blood vessel function compared to non-mask periods.

8 Jul 2022

Higher levels of physical activity associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular events in adults with CKD

In this long-term study of 3,926 adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) recently published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD), researchers found that individuals with higher levels of physical activity were less likely to experience an atherosclerotic event (e.g. heart attack, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease), new-onset heart failure, and death as compared to those with lower levels of physical activity.

7 Jul 2022

Acute scrotal infections among COVID-19 patients significantly associated with disease severity in new study

In a new study, researchers assessed the influence of severe coronavirus disease 2019 on scrotal infections.

5 Jul 2022

Neighborhood ‘redlining’ may increase risk of cardiovascular diseases

The historical discriminatory housing policies known as "redlining" are associated with heart disease and related risk factors today in impacted neighborhoods, more than 60 years after they were banned, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

4 Jul 2022

Chronic Kidney Disease

Overview

Living with Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease Symptoms

Chronic Kidney Disease Causes

Feature Articles

Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnosis

Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment

Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention

Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and Exercise

Importance of Early Detection for Kidney Disease

Investigating the Epidemic for Chronic Kidney Disease

Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease

Latest Chronic Kidney Disease News and Research

Aldosterone may increase risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease

CDC identifies bacteria that cause rare melioidosis in domestic environmental samples

Providers charge more in the Medicare Advantage market by being in network, study finds

Gut microbe response to digestion may help explain cardiovascular disease risk related with red meat intake

What is the safety of Molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 in the elderly?

Researchers find sex differences in the care of chronic kidney disease

Lower levels of dietary calcium and potassium predict recurrence of kidney stones

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

Study reveals sex differences in detection, monitoring, and management of chronic kidney disease in Sweden

Hypertension heightens the risk of hospitalization related to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection

Smoking increases risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes in hospitalized patients

Hypertension linked to double the risk of severe COVID-19 despite booster vaccination

Low rate of COVID-19 vaccination among high-risk pregnant women

Y chromosome loss in men can lead to deadly heart failure, research shows

What is the association between long-term salt usage behavior and risk of premature mortality?

Regular exercise can reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease in people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds

Smoking cigarettes while wearing a mask may impair blood vessel function

Higher levels of physical activity associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular events in adults with CKD

Acute scrotal infections among COVID-19 patients significantly associated with disease severity in new study

Neighborhood ‘redlining’ may increase risk of cardiovascular diseases

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Chronic Kidney Disease

Overview

Feature Articles

Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnosis

Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment

Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention

Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and Exercise

Importance of Early Detection for Kidney Disease

Investigating the Epidemic for Chronic Kidney Disease

Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease

Latest Chronic Kidney Disease News and Research

Sustainable Science; What does the future look like?

What does the future look like for TB care?

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