Higher abdominal fat area associates with lower donor kidney function before and after living kidney donation
We had hypothesized that higher levels of CT-determined abdominal fat are associated with lower kidney function. In this study, we...
Kidney Health
Christmas gift: Brother donates kidney to sister in transplant at UI Health
Dr. Stephen Bartlett, a transplant surgeon at UI Health, poses with Katie Moll and her brother, Philip “Lantz” Turner III....
Researchers find connection between PFAS, kidney function and gut health
Los Angeles , October 17 (ANI): According to new research, the link between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and...
‘I’m not done yet’: Longtime Banff resident searches for a living kidney donor
He’s easy to spot, even along the sidewalks spilling over with tourists and amongst the crush of holiday traffic. In...
Kidney Health One Bite at a Time: Eat These Foods to Boost Your Function
Your kidney function probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind when assessing your health. But maybe it should be....
How to Avoid Freaking Out About Kidney Function
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Matthew F. Watto, MD: Welcome back to The Curbsiders. I’m Dr Matthew Frank Watto,...
