Acute Kidney Injury
When your kidneys stop working suddenly, over a very short period (usually two days or less), it is called acute kidney injury (AKI)…
What Causes Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones are caused by hardened minerals in the kidneys or urinary system. In most cases, A decrease in urine volume or increase in the…
Kidney Damage Caused by COVID-19
COVID-19 — the disease caused by the coronavirus that’s led to the global pandemic —is known to damage the lungs…
Treatment of Chronic Kidney Failure
There is no cure for chronic kidney failure. However, there are measures you can take to slow its progression. Chronic kidney…
10 Signs You May Have Kidney Disease
More than 37 million American adults are living with kidney disease, and most don’t know it. “There are several physical…
Kidney Disease: Causes
Your kidneys may be small, but they perform many vital functions that help maintain your overall health, including filtering waste…
The Heart and Kidney Connection
In this NKF Facebook Live Event, Dr. Max Gomez of CBS hosts a discussion between nephrologist Dr. Les Spry, cardiologist…