Uric acid is a chemical compound produced when the body breaks down purines, substances found in certain foods and drinks.

With over 12 million Filipinos affected and billions lost to treatment costs, CKD remains one of the country’s most ...

Our kidneys, vital for filtering waste and maintaining fluid balance, often go unnoticed until problems arise, particularly ...

Impaired renal function poses a risk across all age groups. Because of the global shortage of nephrologists, the growing public health concern over renal failure, and technological improvements, there ...

A child with this form of the disease exhibits symptoms very early in life, even before birth. A child has a 25 percent risk of developing this disease if both parents carry the disease gene. A child ...

The 61-year-old man received a new kidney from a deceased donor after being diagnosed with “nephrosclerosis-related end-stage ...

A new brain scan tool shows how quickly your body and mind are aging. It can spot early signs of diseases like dementia, long ...

Women's heart health is often overlooked. Learn about cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health risks and how to advocate for ...

Many everyday symptoms are inconsequential. You have a poor night’s sleep to thank for your bloodshot eyes, or a new lotion ...

2017 is an important year for the international nephrology community. March 9 was World Kidney Day, the theme this year being ‘Kidney disease and obesity: healthy lifestyles for healthy kidneys’, ...

The Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation (OHF) has accepted UCSF Health into its OHF Care Center Network recognizing the health system’s dedication to providing high-quality medical care, resources, ...