Scientists have identified a key reason why more than half of people with chronic kidney disease eventually die from heart-related conditions. New evidence shows that damaged kidneys release a ...

More than half of people with advanced kidney disease develop heart problems.

MOST text-books of histology provide detailed diagrams illustrating the intricacies of the vascular pattern in the kidney, and, indeed, the classical work of Bowman, Virchow, Huber, Mac-Callum and ...

More than half of people with advanced kidney disease develop cardiovascular problems. A new study finds that diseased kidneys release tiny particles that are toxic to the heart.

Kidneys work quietly in the background, filtering waste, balancing fluids, and maintaining chemical stability without demanding attention. But this is until som ...

Kidney problems never or rarely announce themselves loudly. There is no sudden pain or obvious warning in the early stages, which often makes it difficult to re ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Stage 1 CKD often doesn't cause noticeable symptoms but requires ...