Renal ultrasound (kidney ultrasound) is a safe, noninvasive imaging test that uses sound waves to create images of your kidneys and bladder. It helps healthcare providers detect kidney stones, tumors, ...

In this illustration, a mass (depicted as jagged) is shown on a kidney (Level I, at left). The tumor extends up the inferior vena cava vein (blue) to the liver (Level III) and approaches the heart ...

Your kidneys are the ultimate filtration system, but common routines like overusing painkillers or skimping on water could be causing irreversible damage.

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Our kidneys perform many important functions, that include filtering blood, and keeping the body balanced. When they fail, toxins build up and show on the skin. Spotting these early helps one get ...

Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located just below the ribcage. Healthy kidneys work hard to filter your blood by removing waste, toxins, and excess water to produce urine. When there is a ...

Kidney disease is one of the leading causes of deaths globally. A global analysis published in The Lancet found that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the ninth leading cause of death worldwide. The ...

If a person feels pain in their side or experiences tenderness around their lower back, it could indicate kidney issues. Kidney pain may be dull and constant or sudden and sharp. Kidney pain may point ...

Allen and Simon Agoussoye, a close friend and artist, are hosting their second paint and sip event with brunch on Jan. 25 ...