Assessment of proteinuria in addition to estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may help identify individuals at high risk of adverse outcomes ...

1. Marker of kidney damage Spot urine albumin-creatinine ratio >30 mg/g or spot urine total protein-creatinine ratio >200 mg/g for ?3 months indicates CKD. 2. Clue to the type (diagnosis ...

When urine bubbles increase and murky symptoms appear, it is easy to regard it as a simple condition deterioration. However, ...

Former seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger shared a study suggesting that higher protein is linked with decreased ...

Explore medication options for kidney disease and potential side effects. Learn the best treatment options to slow ...

Albumin is a type of protein that circulates in your blood. When high levels of albumin appear in your urine, it can be an indicator of kidney disease. Treatment can include medication and diet ...

Atrasentan is approved for proteinuria reduction in primary IgA nephropathy, a condition risking kidney failure. The phase 3 ALIGN study showed atrasentan reduced proteinuria by 36.1% compared to ...

The study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, examined the effects of paricalcitol -- a synthetic form of vitamin D.

The research highlights the potential benefits of paricalcitol, a second-generation vitamin D analog, in addressing renal secondary hyperparathyroidism (RHPT) and proteinuria—two critical ...

Persistently increased protein excretion is usually a marker of kidney damage. The specific proteins excreted depend upon the type of kidney disease. Increased excretion of albumin is a sensitive ...