A racially biased medical test for years kept Black people from getting kidney transplants. A new study shows a national plan ...

Over 20,000 Black Americans on the national transplant list have been credited with additional time lost due to a race-based diagnostic tool that inappropriately assessed their kidneys, leading to ...

Kidney health is often overlooked until problems arise. This World Kidney Day, experts highlight ways to protect yourself ...

Removing race from the eGFR had a big impact, resulting in 5.3 more kidney transplants per 1000 Black candidates.

Researchers are reporting success after a new effort to reverse racial bias against Black kidney patients is paying off.

MISSION HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A medical test for kidney function that adjusts its results for race is coming under increased scrutiny. Experts are saying the results for African-American ...

This test is based on the RNA genetic markers forkhead box P3 (FoxP3), granzyme B (:GZMB), and perforin (PRF1). These biomarkers are licensed from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (:BIDMC) in ...

Molecular testing, including chromosomal microarray analysis, distinguishes between aggressive and indolent kidney cancer subtypes, aiding in accurate diagnosis. Accurate diagnosis is critical for ...

Local drugstore chain Mercury Drug Corp. plans to expand its free kidney screening program to 50 more branches, aiming to help more Filipinos avoid the catastrophic complications of Chronic Kidney ...

Her diagnosis meant Bria Wagner would need to begin dialysis treatments three times a week while waiting for a kidney transplant.

Chronic kidney disease is no longer just an old-age concern in India. With cases rising among younger adults due to diabetes, ...