The human body has 78 organs and each one performs a variety of important functions. While it's possible to live without organs like the appendix, gallbladder, or spleen, several of our organs are ...

Kidney failure symptoms may include itchiness, fatigue, and swelling. Acute kidney failure can happen suddenly and is sometimes reversible with treatment. High blood pressure can cause kidney failure ...

New global research shows that chronic kidney disease is climbing the ranks of leading causes of death, while millions of ...

Every year acute renal failure affects over 13 million people and leads to 1.7 million deaths across the globe. It often develops when an insufficient supply of oxygen reaches the kidneys, a condition ...

Approximately 1 in 11 patients with kidney failure requiring replacement therapy have inherited kidney diseases or congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. Genetic testing is warranted to ...

Kidney disease is the third-fastest-growing cause of death globally. Here's why doctors are sounding the alarm. Kidney disease is a serious yet often overlooked condition that affects millions ...

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes kidney damage and often leads to kidney failure. IgA nephropathy occurs when clumps of IgA get deposited in the kidneys, ...

Researchers at the University of Louisville were part of a group that discovered an insidious new autoimmune disease that causes kidney failure. The discovery of anti-brush border antibody (ABBA) ...

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. A sharp, stabbing pain in your lower abdomen. A dull ache spreading from your lower back to your groin. Intense ...