Kidney Diseases - Medical News and Research Articles

Hyperuricemia predicts mortality with chronic kidney disease

Hyperuricemia independently predicts mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online July 13 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

Jul 31, 2026

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Cannabinoid pathways may offer targets for kidney disease as CKD affects 850 million people

Approximately 850 million people globally (9.1% of the world's population) have chronic kidney disease (CKD). The number of affected individuals has grown steadily during the past 20 years and is on track to continue rising. ...

Jul 31, 2026 feature

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Renal impairment linked to age-related macular degeneration

Renal impairment and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are interrelated, with higher odds of AMD among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a review published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

Jul 30, 2026

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Kidney disease is also a brain disease. Here's why

When we think of kidney disease, we think of dialysis or a kidney transplant. Less well known is that kidney disease, which affects more than 10% of the world's population, can have significant consequences for the functioning ...

Jul 29, 2026

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Beetroot juice may benefit pregnant women with chronic kidney disease

Pregnancy places extra strain on the kidneys, and for women with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), around half will experience a decline in kidney function during pregnancy. Despite these risks, outcomes for ...

Jul 29, 2026

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Millions of family caregivers manage complex diets for older relatives—often with little nutritional guidance

My first science experiment was in sixth grade for our county's science fair. Over three months, I tested how my grandfather's blood sugar responded to green leafy vegetables versus brown rice at dinnertime. My mom would ...

Jul 27, 2026

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Clinical trial a step forward in easing kidney dialysis shortfall

A trans-Tasman clinical trial led by University of Queensland researchers has marked a key step toward easing the kidney dialysis crisis in Australia and New Zealand. The researchers led a large-scale trial to test whether ...

Jul 24, 2026

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Latest evidence on risk factors, early intervention, and strategies to prevent heart failure before symptoms develop

Heart failure already affects more than 60 million people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of hospitalization among people 65 and older. Although it is commonly associated with advanced cardiovascular disease, it ...

Jul 21, 2026

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First E-STAR annual report offers unprecedented view of early access to kidney transplantation

Chronic kidney disease affects millions of Americans, and more than 800,000 people in the United States are living with end-stage kidney disease. While kidney transplantation is widely recognized as the preferred treatment ...

Jul 10, 2026

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Oxalate buildup triggers systemic inflammation and cardiac damage, study shows

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a significantly increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. They also suffer from chronic inflammation, the causes of which are still only partly understood. Oxalic acid ...