Scarring is a key feature of chronic kidney disease. Now, University of Connecticut researchers report in Kidney International that a specific protein encourages scar tissue formation. Their research ...

Investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kidney failure. Their findings could lead to the development of noninvasive tests to detect ...

Cedars-Sinai investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kidney failure. Their findings, detailed in a paper published in the ...

Kidney stress is often silent compared to other organs From foamy urine to fatigue our expert shares the vital questions and subtle signs to help you assess your kidney health ...

Researchers have identified type 5 collagen as a key factor in kidney fibrosis, revealing its potential as a biomarker to predict chronic kidney disease progression. A repurposed anti-cancer drug, ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring and fibrosis — a serious complication of diabetes ...

A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring and fibrosis - a serious complication of diabetes and a leading ...