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Even normal kidney tests might hide disease risks, new study reveals

Have you ever heard your doctor say your kidney test results are "normal"? That's usually means everything is under control. But what if "normal" isn't always as reassuring as it sounds? A recent ...
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Common health conditions wrecking kidneys quietly

More than 37 million Americans live with chronic kidney disease, yet most remain unaware of their condition until significant damage has already occurred. The silent nature of kidney disease makes it ...
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Population-based eGFR data may help identify patients at risk for kidney failure earlier

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with an eGFR below the 25th percentile of distribution for their age and sex had greater risks for ...

Higher tubular phosphate levels linked to faster five-year kidney decline

Excessive phosphate loading within the proximal tubular lumen has been proposed as a key mechanism driving progression of ...
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Post-donation risks higher for male vs. female kidney donors with normal blood pressure

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Male living kidney donors with normal blood pressure pre-donation had higher risk for kidney function decline vs ...
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We Asked Kidney Doctors To Share The Things They Would Never Do To Protect Their Kidneys, And Their Answers Range From "Makes Sense" To "That's Surprising"

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ljubaphoto via Getty Images Your kidneys are pretty vital: They filter your blood and get rid of the waste in the body through ...
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INNOVATE Corp. Announces FDA Approval of MediBeacon® Transdermal GFR System for Kidney Function Assessment

The FDA has approved MediBeacon®'s TGFR system for noninvasive kidney function assessment, targeting both normal and impaired renal patients. INNOVATE Corp. announced the FDA approval of the ...