The updated guideline addresses rapid advances in pharmacologic management, balancing use of newer, older drugs.

Explore the stages and prevalence of chronic kidney disease, highlighting risk factors and the importance of early detection ...

The five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) indicate how well the kidneys are working, ranging from stage 1 (mild kidney ...

THIS TIME OF YEAR. THANKS, DALENCIA. IN THIS MORNING’S MEDICAL ALERT, MARCUS NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH, IT’S A CHANCE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASE AND REALLY TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR OWN HEALTH.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition in which the kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood effectively. This can eventually lead to a buildup of waste and fluid in the body. In ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 62-year-old female who has focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) that was diagnosed in 2001. After several years of treatment with prednisone and cyclosporine, along with an ...