Receipt of female hormones appeared to lead to protective vasodilation in nephrons. Male hormone use appeared to induce subclinical kidney stress. A prospective observational study of transgender ...

The kidneys are central to the maintenance of fluid and electrolyte homeostasis, with intricate tubular processes that regulate blood pressure. Renal physiology involves the coordinated activity of ...

Renal physiology underpins the body’s ability to maintain homeostatic control over blood pressure, electrolyte balance and fluid volume. Recent advances in mathematical modelling have facilitated a ...

The goal of this column is to provide you with the resources you need to excel in medical school. Each edition focuses on a different preclinical course or clinical rotation, providing tips and ...

Acute kidney injury, or AKI, is a dangerous condition that affects many people in hospitals, especially those in intensive ...

A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology reveals that chronic kidney disease (CKD) accelerates cognitive decline through interconnected ...

Biomarkers associated with cognitive impairment differ between men and women with chronic kidney disease, according to data ...

Serious damage to short-term kidney function—known as acute kidney injury, or AKI—can be fatal and also increase the risk of irreversible chronic kidney disease. It can be triggered by stressors ...