Many older individuals receive a false diagnosis of CKD stage 3, two nephrologists say. Two nephrologists believe CKD is being overdiagnosed in the United States, particularly among the elderly. The ...

Systemic inflammatory cytokine profiling can predict the risk for kidney failure and long-term mortality in patients with ...

The five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) indicate how well the kidneys are working, ranging from stage 1 (mild kidney ...

Patiromer was well tolerated in patients with nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease stages 1 to 5. Patiromer, a sodium-free potassium binder, effectively treats hyperkalemia at any stage of ...

Unlike in the general population, women with stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) do not have a sex-based survival advantage compared with men.

This year’s most-read articles on CKD highlighted research and insights on drug approvals, guidelines, and value-based care.

Overall, the reviewers wrote, most IBD therapies “appear safe and effective when used in chronic kidney disease, including on ...

A single-arm intervention study in Japanese adults with moderate chronic kidney disease found that replacing breakfast with ...

At ASN Kidney Week 2025, Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists moved firmly into the nephrology spotlight, with ...

The investigational aldosterone synthase inhibitor lorundrostat demonstrated efficacy in reducing systolic blood pressure and ...