MANILA, Philippines — January is when many Filipinos quietly resolve to take better care of themselves: eat healthier, walk ...

SAN FRANCISCO – Kidney disease is growing at an alarming rate, with many patients being told they will need dialysis to survive. A new UCSF study is showing that for some, dialysis doesn't need to be ...

Patients with acute kidney injury requiring outpatient dialysis after hospital discharge receive the same care as those with the more common end-stage kidney disease, according to a study led by UC ...

The standard test for measuring blood-sugar control in diabetes patients has limited value for those on dialysis, according to a study released Tuesday by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Barry ...

Chronic kidney disease, already a problem affecting millions of Americans, is only expected to become more prevalent as the country ages. For those with end-stage disease, a transplant is the ideal ...

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 ...