Removing race from the eGFR had a big impact, resulting in 5.3 more kidney transplants per 1000 Black candidates.

Over 20,000 Black Americans on the national transplant list have been credited with additional time lost due to a race-based diagnostic tool that inappropriately assessed their kidneys, leading to ...

After the U.S. transplant system ended use of the race-based test, it ordered hospitals to determine which Black patients on ...

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MISSION HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A medical test for kidney function that adjusts its results for race is coming under increased scrutiny. Experts are saying the results for African-American ...

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NEW YORK and HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows.

Kidney health is often overlooked until problems arise. This World Kidney Day, experts highlight ways to protect yourself ...

Chronic Kidney Disease often develops silently, with symptoms appearing only in later stages. Doctors stress that early ...

Kidney disease is increasingly affecting young men with no obvious symptoms. On World Kidney Day, experts explain hidden ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Health care providers for decades have measured ...