"Give the gift of life" is often associated with donating blood, but it also applies to organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Is seltzer good or bad for your gut? Learn what experts say about hydration, bloating, reflux and how to enjoy sparkling water without discomfort.

Coexistent genetic conditions contribute to unusual symptoms and affect Gaucher progression and management, a study found.

West Yorkshire man is selling hand-crafted wooden reindeer to raise money in support his wife’s battle against kidney disease this Christmas.

In women with CKD, there are no general survival advantages compared to the male patient population.

In adults with stage IIIb–IV chronic kidney disease, the constipation drug lubiprostone did not reduce gut-derived uremic toxins but preserved creatinine-based kidney function over 24 weeks. The benef...

(BPT) - For 36-year-old Austin, Texas, resident David R., kidney disease was something he never expected. After months of feeling sluggish, nauseous and experiencing cramping in his hands and feet,

TOLEDO, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / The Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation (APKD) is proud to announce Wish Upon a Donor, a groundbreaking program that amplifies the voices of families fighting for a better and brighter future for their child. While pediatric kidney patients cannot advocate for themselves, their parents can - and too often, they face this battle alone. Wish Upon a Donor helps families share their child's story, shining a light on their hopes, dreams, and ...

How many human cells does a pig need before it’s considered too human?

A new international study published in Osteoporosis International and led by Monash's Center for Medicine Use and Safety (CMUS) has investigated the risks of a second hip fracture, subsequent fracture...

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) released the “Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026” (Standards of Care), the gold standard in evidence-based guidelines for diagnosing and managing diabet...

In a new study, researchers examined the Renal Activity Index for Lupus (RAIL) diagnostic tool to assess its success for identification and prediction of active lupus nephritis treatment response in a...

Columnist Candace Semien waited years for a lupus diagnosis, and thanks to a caring nurse practitioner, she finally got one.

A longitudinal cohort study shows a lack of correlation between decreased proteinuria levels and improved treatment, renal responses in patients.

Inflammatory responses represent a core pathological process driving the progression of both acute and chronic kidney diseases. As a key effector of the innate immune system, the NLRP3 inflammasome is widely activated in renal resident cellsand infiltrating immune cells, positioning it as a critical …

A retrospective cohort in finerenone showed nearly 40% proteinuria reduction at 8 months and stable eGFR in patients with IgA nephropathy.

Medicare telehealth flexibilities have been retroactively restored through Jan. 30, 2026. Claims that were returned or denied during the shutdown because flexibilities had lapsed may now be resubmitt....

What: On November 28, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking guidance on the proposed rule to revise the Medicare Advantage (Part C)...

AbstractThe 21st Century Cures Act, which took effect in January 2021, allowed Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease to enroll in Medicare

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The American Diabetes Association (ADA) “Standards of Care in Diabetes” includes the ADA’s current clinical practice recommendations and is intended to pro

Caleb Brush, the husband of Maddie Brown from 'Sister Wives,' has faced health issues because of a diagnosis that could be pretty serious.