Autoimmune diseases make the immune system attack healthy tissues. These can affect organs like kidneys, leading to ...

The kidneys are organs of the urinary system - which remove excess water, mineral ions and urea. Blood is transported to the kidney through the renal artery. The blood is filtered at a high ...

Kidney stones are solid accumulations that tend to form in the kidneys but can occur throughout the urinary system. Obstruction, pain and secondary infection are the most common symptoms with kidney ...

After it has been purified, the blood returns to the circulatory system through the renal vein. The kidneys produce urine and this helps maintain water balance. The urine is taken from the kidneys ...

South Texas Health System is honoring World Kidney Day by informing the community on the function of the bean shaped organs ...

The KidneyVault Portable Renal Perfusion System received FDA-clearance in October 2024 and is designed for seamless, end-to-end hypothermic perfusion. Its innovative portability and real-time ...