The five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) indicate how well the kidneys are working, ranging from stage 1 (mild kidney damage) to stage 5 (kidney failure). The staging of CKD is based on a blood ...

Kidney stone risk factors and composition vary according to renal function in patients with chronic kidney disease. Kidney function may have an important role in modulating risk factors for kidney ...

An eGFR of 30 classifies her as stage 4 CKD, with advanced renal disease. Her sCr alone would not accurately depict the severity of her kidney disease because of her dietary intake and lack of muscle ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Brent W. Miller, MD, has always believed that caring for patients with chronic kidney disease should be the true ...