DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...

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A major global study suggests that a hidden mismatch between two common blood tests could quietly signal serious trouble ahead. When results from creatinine and cystatin C—two markers used to assess ...

Kidney tests may not reveal the full picture, and early signs of disease may go unnoticed. A top doctor shared five simple, science-backed ways to protect the organ, which plays a crucial role in the ...