Creatinine levels indicate a person's kidney health, and high levels mean your kidneys are not working as effectively as they should.

Creatinine is a natural waste product made by your muscles during regular energy use. Normally, your kidneys filter it out ...

Fibrosis occurs when inflammation activates immune cells and fibroblasts to release collagen and cytokines that remodel and ...

Discover the common blood markers that researchers have linked to living to 100, what the study implies and its limits.

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between acute serum creatinine changes in acute renal failure (ARF), before specialized treatment begins, and in-hospital mortality, ...

The body needs healthy kidneys to perform waste elimination, and chemical equilibrium maintenance. Dr. Yaranov suggests ...

A study at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) has found that a test of kidney function that measures blood levels of cystatin C -- a protein produced by most cells in the body -- is a far ...

A leading GP advises individuals over 40 to prioritize four key blood tests for proactive health management. These tests, including lipid, kidney function, blood sugar, and blood pressure checks, are ...