The most important test to check the health of the kidney is the kidney function test. It is also called renal function test. In this, the functioning of the kidney is checked on several parameters ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly as your body’s filtration system, processing roughly 200 quarts of blood daily to remove waste and excess fluid. Despite their vital importance, kidney problems often ...

Kidney disease is increasing rapidly in India, the main reasons for which are diabetes, high blood pressure, poor lifestyle, and genetic factors. When the kidney does not function properly, problems ...

Average creatinine levels can vary depending on a person’s age, sex, and muscle mass. However, average ranges are 0.7 to 1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) for males and 0.5 to 1.0 for females.

Your doctor may order a creatinine test to assess the health of your kidneys. A high creatinine level could be a sign of an issue such as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Creatinine is a waste product ...

A GFR of over 90 is considered normal. But having a GFR of 60 or above may also be considered within the normal range if you do not have other signs of kidney disease. Diabetes is a long-term (chronic ...

For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), severity of CKD is associated with an increased incidence of cognitive impairment, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in JAMA Network Open.