In the comparison of two equations for CKD stage classification in primary care, the CKD Epidemiology Collaboration equation places a higher proportion of patients in advanced stages.

A new genetic study on the causes of chronic kidney disease that combined multiple health measurements has led to a more comprehensive view of kidney function and the potential for targeted therapies, ...

Many older individuals receive a false diagnosis of CKD stage 3, two nephrologists say. Two nephrologists believe CKD is being overdiagnosed in the United States, particularly among the elderly. The ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is complex with diverse causes yet genetic studies often rely on only one or two biomarkers to investigate it. Novel approach to studying underlying genetic causes of CKD ...

Jonathan Himmelfarb, MD As the nephrology community grapples with a wide range of issues, Renal & Urology News (RUN) turned to Jonathan Himmelfarb, MD, Chair of the Public Policy Board at the American ...