The study focused on why people with severe high blood pressure often develop thickened arteries and small blood vessels in ...

Regulation of blood pressure: Kidneys produce renin, an enzyme that helps regulate blood pressure. Electrolyte balance: They maintain the balance of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium ...

A new study from Yeshiva University has revealed a surprising finding—some widely used medications for high blood pressure ...

and some other kidney cell types, can take on a whole new job: producing renin, a substance typically manufactured in specialized cells in the kidneys to help maintain blood pressure. Scientists ...

While the exact number of people with chronic kidney disease in South Africa is unclear, estimates suggest it could be as ...

Aldosterone might have a role in the progression of renal disease; therefore, van den Meiracker et al. investigated whether adding the aldosterone receptor antagonist spironolactone to renin ...