The FDA's 60-day review will determine the Prescription Drug User Fee Act goal date for Zircaix's potential approval. A Biologics License Application has been submitted to the FDA for treatment with ...

17 Imaging studies are usually done to rule out urinary tract obstruction and assess kidney morphology and size. Point of care ultrasound has been shown to accurately detect hydronephrosis, evaluate ...

Although most people have two kidneys, only one kidney can function just as well as two. You may need to take some precautions to avoid injury to your kidney, though, and see a doctor for regular ...

Jan. 14, 2025 — Using advanced imaging techniques and precise microfluidics control to stretch out curly DNA into a straight line, new research demonstrates techniques for stretching and ...

Kidney failure occurs when your kidneys lose the ability to filter waste from your blood sufficiently. It may not cause symptoms in the early stages. Your kidneys filter your blood and remove ...

Kidney failure symptoms may begin so gradually that you don't really notice swelling, joint pain, or changes in how you urinate (pee). Or, you may think that itchy skin and other signs are due to ...

Renal angiography (also called arteriography). A series of X-rays with the injection of a contrast dye into a catheter, which is placed into the blood vessels of the kidney, to detect any signs of ...

Two new PET radiotracers have outperformed the only current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved radiotracer for detecting tau tangles in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. In a ...

In patients with AKI, the diagnostic tests should be tailored to the individual patient characteristics but include urine dipstick and kidney imaging. With a few exceptions, management of AKI is ...

Ozempic becomes the first GLP-1 treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease Mario Tama/Getty The Food and Drug Administration has approved Ozempic to reduce the ...

In its early stages, kidney disease may not cause any symptoms or signs. However, as it progresses, it can cause symptoms such as itchy skin, pruritus, and a rash. Around 35.5 million adults in ...