IgA nephropathy, an immune assault on the kidneys, is often missed. New treatments mean that spotting it sooner might save lives ...

Protein in the urine, also referred to as proteinuria, is a condition that is often detected during a routine urine test. Although this might sound alarming, not every case is an indication of ...

Did you know the colour of your urine can tell you a lot about your health, especially kidney health? This is why doctors ...

That’s because of rhabdomyolysis, a condition when overworked muscle fibres rupture and release the protein myoglobin into the bloodstream. Myoglobin can obstruct kidney filtration structures, ...

New findings suggest that urine soluble CD163, in addition to detecting active glomerulonephritis, may provide reassurance that subclinical glomerular injury is not missed in patients with ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a major global health challenge and on the rise nationwide, with approximately ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly every day, filtering approximately 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine. These vital organs remove waste products, excess water, and toxins ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions of South Africans and remains one of the country’s most underdiagnosed ...

Why does kidney disease often remain undetected until significant damage has occurred? Experts explain what supports this condition to remain silent until it's too late!

For individuals with high blood pressure or diabetes, regular health check-ups are essential for early detection of kidney problems.