The single-nephron glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is similar to total GFR assessed for all nephrons, according to results of a study published June 15 in the New England Journal of Medicine. "[T]he ...

The structure and function of the kidney, including its roles in urine production and homeostasis. This is the first in a series of articles examining the renal system. Abstract The kidneys are ...

Renal physiology underpins the body’s ability to maintain homeostatic control over blood pressure, electrolyte balance and fluid volume. Recent advances in mathematical modelling have facilitated a ...