Exposure to trihalomethanes—especially brominated trihalomethanes—in residential community water supplies (CWS) is associated ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function. This affects essential bodily functions, including mineral balance, red blood cell production, and waste ...

Most individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are unaware of their disease, according to a KDIGO controversies conference on CKD prevention.

If chronic kidney disease (CKD) is left untreated, it can lead to complications like anemia and high blood pressure, which can worsen kidney function and contribute to other health issues. Chronic ...

For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people who have it are formally diagnosed. The consequences of advanced chronic ...

Chronic kidney disease makes it harder for your body to absorb iron from foods like spinach and meat. Dialysis for chronic kidney disease can cause blood loss, as can having numerous blood tests.

In 2023, nearly a third of hospitalized patients with chronic liver disease had acute kidney injury or hepatorenal syndrome. Hospitalization charges per patient also increased from 2018 to 2023.

The prevalence of these chronic illnesses worldwide could be related to kidney disease becoming increasingly common. Unlike high-profile diseases such as cancer or heart disease, kidney disease ...