Renal ultrasound (kidney ultrasound) is a safe, noninvasive imaging test that uses sound waves to create images of your kidneys and bladder. It helps healthcare providers detect kidney stones, tumors, ...

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In this illustration, a mass (depicted as jagged) is shown on a kidney (Level I, at left). The tumor extends up the inferior vena cava vein (blue) to the liver (Level III) and approaches the heart ...

Our kidneys perform many important functions, that include filtering blood, and keeping the body balanced. When they fail, toxins build up and show on the skin. Spotting these early helps one get ...

Kidney disease is one of the leading causes of deaths globally. A global analysis published in The Lancet found that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the ninth leading cause of death worldwide. The ...

Ceramides are lipid molecules that rise sharply in kidney tissue when the organs are under stress. High ceramide levels interfere with mitochondrial function inside kidney cells. Mitochondria provide ...

According to the American Cancer Society, the relative survival rate for people of all ages and all stages of kidney cancer is 76%, meaning people with kidney cancer are about 76% as likely as people ...

If a person feels pain in their side or experiences tenderness around their lower back, it could indicate kidney issues. Kidney pain may be dull and constant or sudden and sharp. Kidney pain may point ...

Allen and Simon Agoussoye, a close friend and artist, are hosting their second paint and sip event with brunch on Jan. 25 ...