A physical therapist was shocked to learn that for her, some of her crucial organs had an expiration date. With proactive ...

An advantage of whole-body MRIs over CTs is that they use magnets and radio waves, which eliminate the type of radiation ...

The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising. Uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension are two major causes for CKD.

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 ...

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 ...

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland chief executive Sarah Tecklenborg says people can now “plan for the future with greater confidence” and are working for longer, buying homes and starting families.

Researchers have identified type 5 collagen as a key factor in kidney fibrosis, revealing its potential as a biomarker to predict chronic kidney disease progression. A repurposed anti-cancer drug, ...