Research shows that small extracellular vesicles shed by donor heart cells and circulating T cells provide a precise readout ...

Diabetes is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide, and with approximately 4.2 million South Africans ...

Kidney Biopsy The guideline authors recommended timely percutaneous kidney biopsy among individuals with suspected LN — unless contraindicated — to confirm diagnosis, assess histologic classification, ...

Definition Kidney cancer is a disease that starts in the kidneys. It happens when healthy cells in one or both kidneys grow out of control and form a lump (called a tumor). In 2022, 14 percent of new ...

Early kidney damage often shows subtle signs like foamy urine, swelling, and increased nighttime urination. Fatigue, persistent itching, loss of appetite, and muscle cramps can also indicate ...

Sometimes, the legs carry more than just weight: They carry quiet signals from deep within the body. One such silent communicator is the kidney. Though it sits far from the feet, when it starts to ...

ACR has been an Ontinue customer for 5 years—a testament to the consistent value and high level of service the team at Ontinue delivers. Thai Vong, Vice President of Technology and Acting CIO, ACR ...

In this study, we observed that patients with greater insulin resistance, indicated by HOMA-IR values, exhibited higher uKIM-1 concentrations, which may indicate the occurrence of kidney tubular ...

The study revealed the following findings: In the cross-sectional cohort, semi-quantitative ACR at a cut-off of 30 mg/g creatinine showed 78.1% sensitivity and 93.3% specificity, with an overall ...

Source Reference: Sammaritano LR, et al "2024 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guideline for the screening, treatment, and management of lupus nephritis" Arthritis Rheumatol 2025; DOI: 10. ...

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects over 35 million Americans, yet millions remain undiagnosed. Traditional testing methods often limit access and adherence, especially in at-risk communities.