Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) affects one out of every 400 to 1,000 people, according to the release. Though the disease affects multiple parts of the body, the most notable ...

In its early stages, kidney disease may not cause any symptoms or signs. However, as it progresses, it can cause symptoms such as itchy skin, pruritus, and a rash. Around 35.5 million adults in ...

The report found death rates dropped during the survey period for all 10 leading causes of death except kidney disease, which increased by 1.5%. The good news is that 80% of cardiovascular disease ...

"I didn't realize how bad I actually felt." In 1994, at the age of 32, she was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease and ...

Kidney stones are pebble-sized deposits that form when there’s too much salt and minerals in your urine. Learn whether men or women are more at risk, what passing one feels like, and how big ...

Fibrosis has a key role in the progression of kidney disease and kidney failure. Here, the authors examine current options for targeting pro-fibrotic pathways, including the anti-fibrotic ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS ... risk for both diabetes and diabetic complications and cardiovascular disease, with a risk of a myocardial infarction 7 times the normal. We know that if ...

June 10, 2024 — Scientists have grown 'mini-guts' in the lab to help understand Crohn's disease, showing that 'switches' that modify DNA in gut cells play an ... Major Cause of Inflammatory ...

Kidney infections (pyelonephritis) can occur when bacteria from the urinary tract travel up the urethra and affect one or both kidneys. Sometimes, the bacteria that cause kidney, or renal ...

A 61-year-old man with a known history of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and stage IV chronic kidney disease presented with a 6-month history of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting ...

Pregnancy Complications Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in the Family Feb. 7, 2025 — Women who have experienced pregnancy complications have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

In most cases, CKD is caused by diabetes, hypertension, or a group of infections known as glomerulonephritis, but it may also be caused by autoimmune diseases like lupus; genetic disorders like ...