Even normal kidney tests might hide disease risks, new study reveals

Even "normal" kidney test results may mask hidden risks if theyre unusually low for your age and sex, signaling higher chances of future disease.

Skinny but sick kidney: How visceral fat is increasing kidney disease risk in normal-weight Indians

Clinicians now see a new trend where people with normal body weight develop metabolic diseases through their hidden visceral fat accumulation.
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Researchers discover molecular pathway that plays major role in maintaining normal kidney function

Boston University researchers, in collaboration with Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI) at Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), have discovered a novel molecular pathway needed to regulate kidney ...
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Population-based eGFR data may help identify patients at risk for kidney failure earlier

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with an eGFR below the 25th percentile of distribution for their age and sex had greater risks for ...
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We Asked Kidney Doctors To Share The Things They Would Never Do To Protect Their Kidneys, And Their Answers Range From "Makes Sense" To "That's Surprising"

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ljubaphoto via Getty Images Your kidneys are pretty vital: They filter your blood and get rid of the waste in the body through ...
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INNOVATE Corp. Announces FDA Approval of MediBeacon® Transdermal GFR System for Kidney Function Assessment

The FDA has approved MediBeacon®'s TGFR system for noninvasive kidney function assessment, targeting both normal and impaired renal patients. INNOVATE Corp. announced the FDA approval of the ...