Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition marked by a gradual decline in kidney function, which can ultimately ...

Many people think kidney disease just “happens” by genetics or bad luck. In fact, about two-thirds of kidney failure in the U ...

Kidney disease without a low GFR is considered stage 1; stage 2 is mild, ranging from 60-89; stage 3a and 3b range from 30-59; stage 4 ranges from 15-29; and stage 5 is end-stage renal failure ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD The five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) indicate how well the kidneys are working, ranging from stage 1 (mild kidney damage) to stage 5 (kidney ...

Kidney disease without a low GFR is considered stage 1; stage 2 is mild, ranging from 60-89; stage 3a and 3b range from 30-59; stage 4 ranges from 15-29; and stage 5 is end-stage renal failure ...

According to the 2017 Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guideline on the treatment of CKD-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD), patients with stage 3a to 5 CKD should be monitored ...

BERLIN — In Germany, more than 10 million people have chronic kidney disease (CKD), a severe and irreversible condition that leads to a progressive loss of kidney function. In the end stage ...

My research shows that patients with early-stage chronic kidney disease are not getting timely information from their health care providers about how to prevent the condition from worsening.

Jen Hernandez, an award-winning registered dietitian (RD) board certified in renal nutrition, explains what RDs do for chronic kidney disease.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Ozempic for treating patients with chronic kidney disease on Tuesday, marking the latest authorized use for Novo Nordisk’s popular drug known for ...