Protein in the urine, also referred to as proteinuria, is a condition that is often detected during a routine urine test. Although this might sound alarming, not every case is an indication of ...

Kidney function tests determine whether the kidneys are functioning typically or whether a person may need regular testing or further treatment. Many online companies design these types of tests for ...

With home testing options increasing more than ever, you now also have the ability to test for kidney function within the comfort of your own home. Learn more about our four best picks for at-home ...

An international research collaboration led by Queen Mary University of London and University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa has published the most comprehensive genomic investigation of ...

The Vital Role of Kidneys The kidneys are essential organs in our body, primarily responsible for filtering blood and ...

Your kidney function test results are a measure of how well your kidneys are working to filter your blood and remove excess water and waste from the body. For example, the estimated glomerular ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Health care providers for decades have measured ...

video: A commonly used blood test which measures how well a person’s kidneys are working may not pick up kidney disease for people in Africa. This means that many people could miss early diagnosis and ...

A key driver in the work of many faculty, staff, and trainees at UAB is to eradicate health disparities in the Southeast. A major component of structural racism in the U.S. is the racial disparity in ...