Understanding kidney anatomy and physiology is important for nursing practice. It enables understanding of the aetiology and treatment of kidney-function disorders. This is the first article in a ...

References: van Eeghen SA, Pyle L, Narongkiatikhun P, et al. Unveiling mechanisms underlying kidney function changes during sex hormone therapy. J Clin Invest. 2025;135(9):e190850. doi:10.1172 ...

New research published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology sheds light on how heat stress affects kidney function. The study was ...

The kidney medulla is the inner part of the kidney. Its main function is to control the concentration of urine. The loop of Henle and the collecting ducts absorb water, salts, and acids as fluid ...

MADRID — Semaglutide (Wegovy) prevents major cardiac events including death in adults with overweight/obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD), both with and without impaired kidney function, a ...

Kidney function declined significantly more in the nephrolithiasis group over approximately 3 years: -16.53 vs -12.82 mL/min/1.73 m², the investigators reported.

Discover how to ensure your kidneys are healthy with essential tips, symptoms to watch for, and recommended tests. Learn the importance of kidney health and risk factors involved.

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Your kidney function test results are a measure of how well your kidneys are working to filter your blood and remove excess water and waste from the body.