When we drink little, we produce less urine. But how is this process regulated? An international team of scientists led by Prof. Kai Schmidt-Ott of the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) ...

One of the earliest signs that the kidneys are not functioning the way they should, is the leaking of protein into the urine, medically referred to as proteinuria. In a healthy body, the kidneys ...

Urine levels of adenine, a metabolite produced in the kidney, are predictive and a causative biomarker of looming progressive kidney failure in patients with diabetes, a finding that could lead to ...

Urine microscopy is a time-honored, readily available and commonly used noninvasive test to aid clinicians in discriminating between different forms of acute kidney injury. However, the diagnostic and ...

What causes kidney stones, how can you prevent them, and when is surgery necessary? Kidney stones are among the most common ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists believe a new urine biomarker could help predict kidney disease earlier. caifas/Getty Images Researchers have found a new biomarker in urine that could help diagnose ...

An improved urine-testing system for people suffering from kidney stones inspired by nature may enable patients to receive results within 30 minutes instead of the current turnaround time of a week or ...

Recurring kidney stones can be significantly reduced through simple lifestyle adjustments. Experts emphasize drinking ample ...

Researchers have identified a previously unknown mechanism by which the kidney precisely controls calcium excretion. The ...