A new study published in the journal Neurology has found that people with poor kidney function tend to have higher levels of Alzheimer’s-related proteins in their blood. However, this does not mean ...

The need for dialysis depends on symptoms, the cause of the problem, and overall kidney function, not just one lab result ...

Creatinine is a byproduct of muscle metabolism and under normal circumstances, the kidney's filter creatinine from the blood and pass it out of the body in the form of urine. If the kidney function ...

People with impaired kidney function have higher levels of Alzheimer's biomarkers in their blood, but not an increased risk of dementia, according to a study published in Neurology. The study does not ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Last summer, a city policeman came to my door. My doctor had been unable to contact me with results of a recent blood test and called police. The officer handed me a card with the ...

Elevated creatinine levels signal potential kidney strain, indicating impaired waste filtering. While normal ranges exist, factors like muscle mass and diet influence results. Persistent high levels ...

Recently, my primary care physician spotted some abnormal numbers related to my kidney function. He suspects that this is related to lisinopril. As a result, he decreased my daily dosage to just 10 mg ...

The contents of our daily fluid intake can significantly affect kidney health, even if we don't immediately feel the consequences.

Diabetic kidney disease is a leading cause of kidney failure worldwide, yet current treatments often slow progression ...