The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a blood test to assess kidney function. The formula for calculating eGFR takes the patient’s body size, age, and sex into account to predict how well ...

The nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone has been reported to improve kidney and cardiovascular outcomes in persons with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease worldwide, and India carries a particularly high burden of both conditions. What makes diabetic kidney disease especially concerning is that it ...

A cystatin C–based blood test may provide a more reliable way to monitor kidney function in children and young adults with SCD, a study found.