The current kidney care model—focused on late-stage disease and in-center hemodialysis—is unsustainable, because of costs, environmental burden, poor outcomes, and reduced quality of life.

Hemodialysis cleans your blood using a machine outside your body. Dialysis is necessary when kidneys fail, typically at end-stage renal disease. Some people develop anemia and electrolyte imbalances ...

Ovarian cancer often goes undetected for a long time. In seven out of 10 patients, the tumor has already formed secondary tumors in the abdominal cavity at the time of diagnosis. These metastases are ...

Abstract: Peritoneal metastasis occurs when cancer cells spread from the primary tumor to the peritoneum, leading to morphological alterations that significantly impact patient survival. The specific ...

Function Health, a startup that offers lab testing and body scans for early disease detection, scored nearly $300 million in series B funding, boosting its valuation to $2.5 billion. Redpoint Ventures ...

Function Health, a preventive health and longevity startup, acquired Ezra to integrate Function’s lab testing capabilities with the company’s artificial-intelligence-powered full-body scans, combining ...

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 ...

Peritoneal Cancer Market Outlook 2025-2035: The 7 major Peritoneal Cancer Market are expected to exhibit a CAGR of 18.7% during 2025-2035. The peritoneal cancer market is growing, as people become ...

As a busy mother and founder, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to make time for your health. Health checkups tend to fall to the bottom of the list between work, family, and personal ...

As a person with a chronic illness, I'm no stranger to bloodwork. I used to pore over my lab results, googling the various meanings, and trying not to panic when a test fell out of range. Function ...

Piracha, MDSigns of kidney failure include frequent headaches, swelling, and excessive thirst.Diabetes and high blood pressure are significant risk factors for kidney failure.  Treatment of kidney ...