A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and ...

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 ...

A new study shows that when two common tests for kidney function give very different results, it may be a sign of serious ...

Doctors often use 'renal failure' and 'kidney failure' interchangeably, both signifying a critical loss of kidney function.

The kidneys produce certain hormones in our bodies that help control blood pressure and make red blood cells. However, many ...