What is a kidney scan? A kidney scan is an imaging test that looks at your kidneys. Your health care provider can also see how well blood is flowing in your kidneys. A kidney scan is also called a ...

Extreme weather and climate disasters pose particular dangers for patients with chronic kidney disease who are dependent on dialysis. Whether they need to leave their home, patients may experience ...

Statins, which are prescription drugs that can reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk for heart disease, don’t affect kidney function, new research shows. Investigators found that taking a ...

Sometimes, you might need blood tests that measure your kidney function before you can take medications that are more likely to cause acute renal failure. Other situations that can cause acute renal ...

CKD can be diagnosed with blood and urine tests, and treatment is focused on managing the underlying cause of kidney impairment as well as any complications. Chronic kidney disease occurs when another ...

The income tax department has come out with a fresh guidance note on applicability of Principal Purpose Test (PPT) for claiming tax treaty benefits, which will apply prospectively. The Central ...

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified its stance on Principal Purpose Test (PPT) regarding Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), stating that it will be applicable prospectively ...

On a foggy day at Ferrari’s Fiorano test track at its Maranello headquarters, Hamilton finally got to live his dream, sitting behind the wheel of the red car for the first time. To see him wear ...

NKD=no kidney disease. RRT=renal replacement therapy. Creatinine is eliminated by the kidneys, and under steady-state conditions, urinary excretion equals creatinine production. As markers of kidney ...