What is a kidney scan? A kidney scan is an imaging test that looks at your kidneys. Your health care provider can also see how well blood is flowing in your kidneys. A kidney scan is also called a ...

A recent meta-analysis by James et al,29 reviewed 39 observational studies that investigated cardiovascular outcomes in those with CIN and demonstrated an increased risk of mortality, cardiovascular ...

Efferent signals can increase renin release, sodium retention and renal vasoconstriction, all of which raise BP. Afferent nerves signal the central sympathetic activity leading to reflex sympathetic ...

Jan. 30 (UPI) --Former NBA All-Star and champion Dwyane Wade on Thursday announced he had 40% of his right kidney removed along with a cancerous tumor in December 2023. Wade, 43, announced the ...

Ozempic becomes the first GLP-1 treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease Mario Tama/Getty The Food and Drug Administration has approved Ozempic to reduce the ...

A ureteral stent is a flexible plastic tube for insertion into the ureter to treat or prevent blockages that impede urine flow from the kidney to the bladder, such as kidney stones. Once the ...

A Phase 3 clinical trial found that injections of the semaglutide medication once weekly reduced the risk of kidney disease worsening by 24% in people who also had diabetes. It also reduced the ...

Acute renal failure is caused by damage to the kidneys, which can occur as a result of blood loss, toxins, or physical damage to the kidneys. Acute renal failure occurs rapidly, causing generalized ...

In its early stages, kidney disease may not cause any symptoms or signs. However, as it progresses, it can cause symptoms such as itchy skin, pruritus, and a rash. Around 35.5 million adults in ...

[1] Furthermore, it has been suggested that calcium antagonists may offer protection from graft failure in renal transplant recipients and that they may slow the development of coronary vascular ...