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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects approximately 15% of U.S. adults and as many as 9 in 10 with CKD are unaware they have it. The kidneys filter waste and excess fluid from the blood and regulate ...
In a quiet hospital room in Chongqing, China, a 68-year-old brain-dead man became part of a historic medical experiment—one ...
A new trial finds FFR-guided stenting spares patients unnecessary procedures in renal artery stenosis. Keep reading to see ...
Kidney disease affects millions of Americans, often developing silently until significant damage occurs. These bean-shaped organs perform essential functions beyond filtering waste—they regulate blood ...
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Does Ozempic Impact Kidney Health?

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Key Takeaways Ozempic may help protect kidney function in people with type 2 ...