New ELISA sphingotest® penKid® enables widespread measurement of the kidney function biomarker Proenkephalin 119-159 (penKid) using standard laboratory equipment. Only available test to match ...

Katie Palmer covers telehealth, clinical artificial intelligence, and the health data economy — with an emphasis on the impacts of digital health care for patients, providers, and businesses. You can ...

Despite being detectable through low-cost tests, CKD remains one of the most overlooked health conditions. Lack of awareness and delayed screening often lead to avoidable complications and expenses.

Penn researchers are developing a blood test to predict kidney disease risk in Black Americans, who face disproportionately high rates.

Acute Kidney Injury has multiple causes and no single test, making early detection difficult; dehydration, infections, and ...

Researchers investigate how birth weight determines kidney function changes following prolonged physical activity in ...

A surprising link between constipation and kidney decline led researchers to test lubiprostone, revealing that it can protect kidney function. The results point toward gut-based, mitochondria-boosting ...