Local drugstore chain Mercury Drug Corp., in partnership with AstraZeneca and Diabetes Philippines, said on Wednesday that it aims to delay the “end cases” of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) by offering ...

This test is based on the RNA genetic markers forkhead box P3 (FoxP3), granzyme B (:GZMB), and perforin (PRF1). These biomarkers are licensed from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (:BIDMC) in ...

The most important test to check the health of the kidney is the kidney function test. It is also called renal function test. In this, the functioning of the kidney is checked on several parameters ...

MISSION HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A medical test for kidney function that adjusts its results for race is coming under increased scrutiny. Experts are saying the results for African-American ...

The revolutionary world of medical imaging continues to transform how healthcare professionals protect our most vital organs, and kidney ultrasounds stand at the forefront of this incredible ...

Industry professionals attend conferences to network, learn, connect with peers and, now, thanks to smartphone-based diagnostic tests, they get can important health screenings, too. At the ...

The latest data suggested that over 40% of adults in the US have chronic kidney disease ; however, CKD shows no symptoms ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Training patients to self-test kidney function at home is possible. Self-tested potassium results differed from ...

Giving patients and their providers genetic test results for kidney failure risk promotes positive behavioral change that could decrease an individual's likelihood of developing chronic kidney disease ...

Kidney dialysis can be disruptive in a patient's life. Just ask Kristal Higgins of Mississippi. She's been on dialysis for all 13 years of her daughter's life. "And my daughter understands that in ...

Renal function testing is underused to diagnose and manage lupus nephritis. Appropriate testing may help reduce disease progression and the associated worsening of outcomes. Investigators analysed ...

Testing for coronary heart disease before kidney transplantation is common practice, but may not be warranted for all patients, according to investigators. Routine testing for coronary heart disease ...