Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder whereby a large number of cysts develop primarily within the kidneys, but also in other organs. PKD can be autosomal dominant (one mutated ...

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the relationship between spexin levels and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome ... The liver steatosis grading was done ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an umbrella term used to describe a longstanding disease or condition that causes the progressive loss of kidney (renal) function. Symptoms vary, depending on the stage ...

She is affiliated with the National Kidney Foundation and the Department of Veterans Affairs. For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar.

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Kidney disease is the fastest-growing non-contagious disease in the U.S., yet it remains under-recognized, and awareness about its severity is low. In honor of Kidney ...

Diabetes-related kidney disease can worsen and lead to failure. You may experience many different symptoms, including lower back pain, fatigue, and nausea or vomiting. If you have kidney disease ...

We also explain how people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can manage their dietary needs for better health. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs that remove waste from the blood and help maintain ...

Scientists are exploring targeted drugs to prevent cyst formation and improve kidney function ... approach to understanding and treating the disease. These findings provide fresh insight into ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a family of genetic disorders that causes clusters of cysts to form on the kidney, is among the most common genetic disorders, affecting some 500,000 people in the ...

Cheryl Lear, Michelle 'Nobi' Cotterill and Samantha Bradley, who call themselves the "renal cysters", all have polycystic kidney disease (PKD), an inherited condition that causes cysts to develop ...

Unfortunately, kidney disease develops with minimal initial symptoms. The ability to recognise and respond to these subtle indicators is crucial. Early detection can significantly impact treatment ...