The kidneys contain millions of microscopic blood vessels known as peritubular capillaries. These vessels recapture helpful nutrients like glucose and minerals and return them to your bloodstream for ...

Miniaturized percutaneous techniques, flexible ureteroscopy, and outpatient protocols have shortened hospital stays and improved recovery, reshaping quality-of-life outcomes for patients.

Lupus affects different people in different ways. Many people with lupus have problems with their kidneys. How does lupus affect the kidneys? Your kidneys filter waste and extra water out of your ...

Obesity has been recognized as one of the major factors causing the emergence of type 2 diabetes. It also affects the kidney, which works harder to filter the blood in the body, thereby causing damage ...

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) find that the secretion of uromodulin protein into urine can be induced by treatments that may protect against urinary tract infections and ...

Obstructive uropathy is a blockage that prevents urine from flowing naturally through the urinary system. The blockage may cause significant pain, nausea, and difficulty urinating. Several factors can ...

A nephrologist explains five common health conditions that can slowly harm your kidneys and why early detection matters.

Pregnancy places extra demands on the kidneys, which filter waste and regulate fluids; simple lifestyle habits can help expecting mothers protect these vital organs ...