We call the interaction between chronic renal failure, CHF and anemia the cardiorenal anemia syndrome. Each of these three elements causes or exacerbates the others, and their correction can ...

More than 30 different definitions of 'acute kidney injury' (AKI) appear in the published literature. The use of different definitions in different studies makes it virtually impossible to analyze ...

Proenkephalin A 119-159 (penKid) demonstrates potential as a predictor for successful discontinuation of continuous renal ...

Medscape Nephrology, January 13, 2017 Disparities in Renal Replacement and Dialysis Therapies Dr Jeffrey Berns comments on three articles examining the provision of dialysis services to patients ...

Kidney failure is the final stage of kidney disease and can occur suddenly or gradually over time. The symptoms of AKI can vary depending on the cause and severity of the condition and other ...

If chronic kidney disease (CKD) is left untreated, it can lead to complications like anemia and high blood pressure, which can worsen kidney function and contribute to other health issues.