XPHOZAH is the first and only phosphate absorption inhibitor (PAI) approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reduce serum phosphorus in adults with chronic kidney disease on dialysis as add ...

Measuring intestinal calcium absorption may help to identify individuals who are prone to develop kidney stones, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a common genetic disorder, and it's thought to affect over 12 million people every year. PKD causes fluid filled cysts to form in the kidney, causing pain and high ...

WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ardelyx, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARDX), a biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative, first-in-class ...

Usually a result of calcium oxalate stores formed out of the unprocessed build up of hard waste material, kidney stones (also, renal stones) are round crystal formations that block the urinary tract.

Kidney stones can cause immense pain, affecting millions worldwide. Dr Eric Berg, a wellness expert, emphasises the crucial role of magnesium in their prevention. Traditional advice, such as drinking ...

Doctors warn against the casual consumption of vitamin gummies, a post-pandemic wellness trend in India. Excessive intake, ...

Individuals with hypercalciuria have kidneys that put out higher levels of calcium in urine than normal, which increases their risk of developing kidney stones. Only a portion of hypercalciuric ...

During a procedure known as laser lithotripsy, urologists use a small, video-guided laser to blast painful, potentially ...

The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of many of the world's most distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, engineering and medicine, and is the oldest scientific academy in ...