The human kidney filters about a cup of blood every minute, removing waste, excess fluid, and toxins from it, while also ...

Human kidneys are an intricate network of tubes that process roughly 190 quarts of blood every day. Lining these tubes are epithelial cells that transport blood through the kidneys and circulate it ...

Image A hemodialysis machine works as an artificial kidney that filters the blood and restores electrolyte balance for ...

The human kidney filters blood to make urine. After urine is made, it goes into a funnel-shaped portion of the kidney called the collecting system. When this part of the kidney is enlarged and holding ...

Understanding eGFR and uPCR is vital for managing IgA nephropathy to predict kidney health, guide treatment, and work effectively with healthcare providers in slowing disease progression.

It is often called a ‘silent killer’ for a reason: more than 14 percent of U.S. adults are currently living with chronic ...

Kidney disease often creeps in silently, and many patients aren’t diagnosed until major damage is already done. New research ...