The National Kidney Foundation published a consensus document that advocates transition to race-free eGFR equations in health-related decision-making.Read More

Dietary acid reduction by consuming produce or using sodium bicarbonate improves acid-base status and helps protect the kidneys in patients with early-stage CKD.Read More

Early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can help optimize treatment and manage the disease to prevent further decline.Read More

The troubled U.S. kidney transplant system is about to get an overhaul. Or at least, half of it is.Read More

An Alabama woman is in “extraordinary” health after becoming the third living person to receive a pig kidney transplant…Read More

A patient-centric campaign and multiple resources for healthcare professionals aim to uncover the cause of kidney disease.Read More

The human body has 78 organs and each one performs a variety of important functions. While it’s possible to live without organs like the appendix, gallbladder, or spleen, several of our organs are considered especially vital for survival. These include the brain, heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.Read More

When Justin Stanford ’07 needed a kidney transplant, he searched far and wide for the best treatment, but he didn’t have to look far for a donor. His brother, Jason Stanford ’04, was ready to help.Read More

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and Yale University have collaborated on the development and application of a diagnostic model to detect acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) in patients, which could have a lasting impact on getting patients diagnosed earlier.Read More

Women have a higher risk of heart failure and stroke than men while undergoing dialysis for kidney failure, a new study shows.Read More