Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a major global health challenge and on the rise nationwide, with approximately ...

For most people, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are equally effective treatments for end stage renal disease. Factors such as your health, preferences, and the costs may influence your final ...

A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine sheds new light on the complex decision-making process for older adults with chronic kidney failure. The choices, either starting dialysis ...

An arteriovenous (AV) fistula connects an artery to a vein in your arm. This provides a stronger access point for the needles from a hemodialysis machine. If you have end stage kidney disease (ESKD), ...

Kidney damage can sneak up on people without symptoms. A new diagnosis can mean major limits on how a person lives ...

After 11 years of treatment, Valarie Trice said she has now been approved for a kidney transplant.

For years, patients with C3G and IC-MPGN had few options to stop the progression toward kidney failure. Now a new class of FDA-approved C3 inhibitors that targets the root of the complement system can ...

The End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices model provided critical lessons about financial incentives and access to care ...