Many older individuals receive a false diagnosis of CKD stage 3, two nephrologists say. Two nephrologists believe CKD is being overdiagnosed in the United States, particularly among the elderly. The ...

Explore the stages and prevalence of chronic kidney disease, highlighting risk factors and the importance of early detection for better outcomes. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly prevalent, with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Measuring cystatin C-based eGFR strongly correlates with creatinine eGFR, but it can also have a significant ...

In 12 of the 32 participants (six men aged 47-76 and six women aged 36-84), the lowest eGFR in the postprandial period fell into a worse category than the preprandial eGFR. In 11 subjects, CKD staging ...

Medical experts are raising concerns about the prevalence of undiagnosed kidney disease, which affects tens of millions in the U.S. but often shows no symptoms until advanced stages. Subtle signs like ...

A nurse practitioner-led clinic for chronic kidney disease improves clinical outcomes and increases the use of ...

A cohort study found that chronic kidney disease (CKD) was associated with the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm, with risk increasing as CKD stage advanced. Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) ...