Kidney Diseases

The Kidney Diseases topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of kidney diseases, such as renal tubule disorders, kidney circulation disorders, and congenital kidney disorders.

Loss of kidney function, even for a short period of time, can cause life-threatening complications.

Millions of people in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD, especially if undetected, can progress to irreversible kidney failure. People with kidney failure require dialysis or a kidney transplant to live.