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In chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney function doesn’t fail at once. The condition, in fact, progresses over time and through stages. The success of the treatment often depends on which stage chronic kidney disease is diagnosed at. For best outcomes and prevention of complications, the condition should be detected as early as possible. Chronic kidney ...click here to read more

Sleep disorders may impact chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, according to research findings. Sleep disorders are quite common among kidney disease patients, but their impact on the kidney disease progression has long been unknown. The researchers analyzed data from 432 patients who wore wrist monitors to assess the duration and quality of their sleep. Participants ...click here to read more

Acute kidney injury, proteinuria, and blood sugar increase the risk of poor renal function in diabetes patients. The researchers looked at 3,679 type 2 diabetics from a de-identified cohort of patients. Patients were classified into groups based on the following risk factors: acute kidney injury (AKI), proteinuria (protein in the urine), and unmanaged blood sugar. ...click here to read more

Kidney failure risk is greater in chronic kidney disease patients who also have atrial fibrillation. The research findings pave the way for further exploring the link between these conditions which could potentially lead to improved treatments. Patients with chronic kidney disease often progress to kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant. It has been ...click here to read more

Heart disease risk in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients may increase with dietary phosphate. Patients with CKD cannot excrete excess phosphate into the urine, so it accumulates in the blood. This accumulation of phosphate in the blood is a well-known risk factor for CKD, which raises patients’ risk of heart disease. The researchers examined the ...click here to read more

The CDC will focus their attention on reducing the risk of blood infections during dialysis treatment. Dialysis is used in kidney failure patients when their kidneys are unable to filter the blood. Annually, nearly 37,000 patients develop potentially deadly blood infections as a result of dialysis. If the CDC implemented further guidelines for dialysis safety, ...click here to read more

Depression coinciding with chronic kidney disease raises kidney failure risk in older adults. The researchers studied 5,785 people over the age of 65 from four different counties across the U.S. The participants completed questionnaires to uncover depressive symptoms and a broad range of medical measurements. The researchers examined whether depression predicted the onset of kidney ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk is linked to air pollution. Air pollution has already been associated with cardiovascular and respiratory problems, so it comes as no surprise that it also can have a negative impact on the kidneys. The research team analyzed data on kidney biopsies taken over the span of 11 years from 71,151 ...click here to read more

Kidney stones form inside the kidneys and are incredibly painful to pass. There are many reasons why a kidney stone would develop, such as inadequate hydration, excess calcium buildup, and excess uric acid accumulation associated with a high protein diet. There are also other, less familiar causes of kidney stones you should be aware of. ...click here to read more

Unlike kidney stones, which are solid stone-like forms, kidney cysts are fluid-filled pouches. Although a kidney cyst is generally non-cancerous and harmless, some of them can be associated with kidney disorders which can lead to complications. There are two different types of kidney cyst: polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and simple kidney cysts. PKD is a genetic disorder ...click here to read more

Dehydration can lead to kidney stones, kidney failure, and cardiac arrest. The risk of dehydration is much higher in the summertime, as the weather is hotter and people are outdoors and being active more often. While running low on liquid intake is usually associated with weakness and malaise, you should also know without proper hydration ...click here to read more

A new study has found that kidney damage can result from eating high amounts of red meat. The Singapore study suggests, swapping at least one portion of red meat for another type of protein can drastically lower the risk of kidney failure. The study mainly focused on pork intake and was associated with end-stage renal ...click here to read more

Recurrent kidney stone patients are at a higher risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. The findings suggest that close monitoring of recurring kidney stones could help protect patients from heart-related problems. Nearly 10 percent of men and seven percent of women will develop kidney stones, and over the last few decades mounting evidence has shown ...click here to read more

A new study suggests taking the necessary steps to care for your heart can positively affect for your kidneys as well. The researchers looked at over 14,800 adults aged 45 to 64 who were grouped based on how closely they followed the guidelines set out by the American Heart Association. The seven ideals include healthy blood pressure, ...click here to read more