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Tiny RNA molecules carried by extracellular vesicles in the bloodstream can accurately predict kidney function decline and cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease (CKD), as reported by ...

Race-free creatinine-based eGFR equations may underestimate kidney failure risk in Black adults, potentially delaying necessary care. Equations incorporating both creatinine and cystatin C preserve ...

Approximately one in seven adults in the United States has kidney disease, where the organs responsible for filtering waste ...

Lower kidney filtration and protein in urine are connected to increased cognitive decline risk, highlighting the need for ...

Cystatin C is a 13,347 Dalton protein consisting of 120 amino acid residues. It is expressed in all nucleated cells and is reported to be produced at a relatively constant rate. 14 Circulating ...