An eGFR below 60 ml/min indicates possible kidney disease. High creatinine levels in the blood can suggest the kidneys are not working well. A urine albumin result higher than 30 mg/gram may be a sign ...

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 ...

MISSION HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A medical test for kidney function that adjusts its results for race is coming under increased scrutiny. Experts are saying the results for African-American ...

Diabetes affects how the body uses glucose, also known as blood sugar. It can mean that there is too much sugar in the blood. This can harm people in several ways. One serious complication is chronic ...

Disagreement between creatinine and cystatin C kidney tests signals a much higher risk of serious disease and death, ...

MORE THAN 90,000 PEOPLE ARE ON THE NATIONAL TRANSPLANT LIST WAITING FOR A KIDNEY. A MEASURE USED TO TEST A PERSON’S KIDNEY FUNCTION IS UNDER SCRUTINY FOR AFFECTING HOW SOON BLACK PATIENTS CAN GET THE ...