A team of geneticists from Rutgers University has made a discovery that could lead to new therapies for polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder affecting over 12.4 million people ...

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 ...

For dogs housed at Texas kennels, age and fecal score are important factors for screening for subclinical Giardia infections. The pathogens Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium are common causes ...

For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the US, chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people who have it are formally diagnosed. The consequences of advanced chronic ...

In the US, only half the people who have chronic kidney disease are formally diagnosed — here's what you need to know to prevent the condition from worsening For a disease afflicting 35.5 ...

March is National Kidney Month – a time to raise awareness and learn more about kidney health and kidney disease. Earlier in 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Ozempic ...

CKM syndrome refers to a health disorder arising from connections among obesity, Type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, ...

New research from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has found that a diet rich in diverse plant foods can significantly benefit people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study was led ...

But with the help of animal organs, Curtis believes we're entering a transformative era in organ transplantation that will lead to better medical outcomes for people with kidney disease.

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I have kidney disease. Two rare kidney diseases. I was in shock. Before I got sick, I didn’t really know anything about kidney disease other than that it was a serious illness. It never occurred ...