When Bradley Lawrence gained 25 pounds in two weeks and started experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath, he quickly ...

Kidney removal, medically known as a nephrectomy, is a major surgical procedure performed to treat kidney disease, cancer, or to enable a healthy individual to donate a kidney. While the operation can ...

Researchers from Aarhus University have discovered a protein that can predict whether kidney cells will survive or die after acute injury. The finding could pave the way for new treatments and benefit ...

Kidney disease is often surrounded by fear and confusion. Many people believe that once thekidneys are damaged, recovery is impossible. In reality, kidney recovery depends on the cause of the kidney ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I almost experienced kidney failure from a probable infection. I am a male, age 68. My glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ranges from 44-50, and my weight is 132 pounds. My ...

Kidneys function as highly durable organs, yet their ability to recover from damage remains extremely limited .

Robotic and minimally invasive kidney cancer surgery may reduce pain, shorten recovery time and preserve kidney function, according to Dr. Armine Smith. Robotic and minimally invasive surgery for ...

Have you heard of ureteral stents? They are devices used in urological surgery. PubMed Central (Central European Journal of ...

Scientists have discovered novel molecular mechanisms that contribute to recovery from diabetic kidney disease following ...