DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...

In short, kidney function tests are a smart and easy way to keep an eye on your health. They help catch problems early so you ...

Your kidney function test results are a measure of how well your kidneys are working to filter your blood and remove excess water and waste from the body. For example, the estimated glomerular ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

Elevated creatinine levels signal potential kidney strain, indicating impaired waste filtering. While normal ranges exist, ...

The new London-startup, Thriva, now makes it possible for people to proactively keep track of their health with a quick prick of the finger. The home finger-prick blood test allows patients to track a ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly as your body’s filtration system, processing roughly 200 quarts of blood daily to remove waste and excess fluid. Despite their vital importance, kidney problems often ...