Researchers have uncovered a molecular pathway that appears to block kidney regeneration after injury. The body’s ability to repair damaged organs is surprisingly limited, especially after serious injuries to the heart or kidneys. Now, UCLA researchers have found that a drug originally developed to help heart tissue regenerate after a heart attack may also accelerate [...]

New research suggests that a common second-line blood pressure treatment may not be as kidney-friendly as previously assumed for some people with diabetic kidney disease. Blood pressure control is one of the most important ways to slow kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes. But new research suggests that one of the most commonly [...]

New findings indicate that finerenone may help protect kidney function and reduce major health risks in people with chronic kidney disease who do not have diabetes. Chronic kidney disease affects an estimated 800 million people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of kidney failure, cardiovascular complications, and premature death. Yet for many patients [...]

A kidney test result that appears perfectly normal may still reveal hidden danger, according to a major new study involving more than a million adults. Even small differences in kidney function, including values that still fall within the normal range, may reveal who is at greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease. That is the [...]