Unvaccinated patients were 5.54 times more likely to die in the hospital. Patients vaccinated against COVID-19 who caught the virus -- and were hospitalized with reduced kidney function -- had better ...

In patients with chronic kidney disease, the loss of podocytes—part of the kidney's glomerular filtration barrier—causes irreversible disease progression. So far, physicians and researchers have found ...

LS-FMD was found to significantly improve kidney function and cellular health in a pilot and pre-clinical study, suggesting new dietary avenues for treatment for CKD LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2024 ...

A recent American Journal of Medicine study assessed the role of low-acid diets in protecting against kidney and cardiovascular disorders among primary hypertension patients. Study: Kidney and ...

Statins, which are prescription drugs that can reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk for heart disease, don’t affect kidney function, new research shows. Investigators found that taking a ...

When you have chronic kidney disease, a lower protein diet with plenty of plant-based proteins can help preserve kidney function. If you live with chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may need to make ...

Pantoprazole use is linked with a slightly higher rate of kidney function decline. Use of the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) pantoprazole is associated with faster kidney function decline, new findings ...

The kidneys serve as the body’s essential filtering system, working continuously to remove waste and maintain fluid balance. While often overlooked, these vital organs benefit significantly from ...