The single-nephron glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is similar to total GFR assessed for all nephrons, according to results of a study published June 15 in the New England Journal of Medicine. "[T]he ...

Proper function of the kidney is critical for concentrating urine, regulating blood pressure, and for the tight control of electrolyte levels in the blood. The kidney achieves these important ...

BOSTON -- Proper function of the kidney is critical for concentrating urine, regulating blood pressure, and for the tight control of electrolyte levels in the blood. The kidney achieves these ...

A nephron-sparing treatment selection for small renal masses based on the nephrometry score may improve life expectancy in patients with mild or moderate chronic kidney disease, a study suggests. A ...

A new consortium to accelerate the discovery of novel drugs to treat kidney diseases was announced Monday 6 November. The NEPLEX (nephron on a chip with cellular and extracellular matrix complexity) ...

Introduction: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in adulthood. Nephron number reduction has been proposed as a key ...

In a highly challenging case, a 55-year-old woman suffering from a complex renal tumor located dangerously close to the ...

The kidney carries out important functions via microscopic functional units called nephrons. Researchers are investigating which factors control the formation and function of specific segments of the ...