New Model for Replication of BKPyV Virus, a Major Cause of Kidney Transplant Failure Dec. 6, 2024 — BK polyomavirus, or BKPyV, is a major cause of kidney transplant failure. There are no ...

It was a powerful reminder of the hope, strength, and community that accompany the journey of those battling kidney disease.

Kidney failure occurs when your kidneys lose the ability to filter waste from your blood sufficiently. It may not cause symptoms in the early stages. Your kidneys filter your blood and remove ...

The activation marked the latest phase of the ongoing It Takes 2 campaign from Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly.

Now one of three internationally, UAB has recently been named an OHF Care Center for excellence in research and clinical care ...

A systematic review of mortality prediction models for kidney failure patients identified limitations in current tools used to inform treatment decisions. The study, published in JAMA Network Open ...

Some people, however, may develop the progressive loss of kidney function, or chronic kidney disease (CKD). High blood pressure may be a sign of kidney dysfunction. It can damage the blood vessels ...

Kidney failure refers to when a person’s kidney function drops significantly. Sudden kidney failure is acute kidney injury (AKI) and can cause death in extreme cases. Healthy kidneys filter ...

The patient and advocacy group CORE Kidney is delivering a powerful message they hope will resonate with millions watching the Rose Parade on New Year's Day: "Get your kidneys tested. Kidney disease ...

Experts have urged people to speak to a doctor if they experience a painful symptom in the feet because while it's usually ...

Even depression may be linked to possible kidney failure. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways with variable expiratory airflow limitation and diverse respiratory symptoms.