Researchers have found that a common tool used by clinicians for predicting kidney failure could be underestimating the risk ...

Medically reviewed by Alexis Appelstein, DO There is no cure for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), but the proper ...

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Getty Images She was then airlifted 250 miles to Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora on Oct. 18, where she received dialysis for 10 days in an urgent effort to save her kidneys.

Kidney failure often occurs due to the worsening of chronic kidney disease. Kidney diseases can affect people of all ages, but the onset is more common in people who are 65 or older.

With kidney failure, kidney function drops below 15% of normal capacity, leading to a dangerous buildup of waste products in the body and symptoms like little to no urination, itchy or dry skin ...

These are conditions in the places where you live, learn, work, and play that can affect your health. SDOH include factors like air and water quality and access to things like health care, education, ...