Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a syndrome defined as persistent alterations in kidney structure, function or both with implications for the health of the individual 1,2. Examples of structural ...

The kidney carries out important functions via microscopic functional units called nephrons. Researchers are investigating which factors control the formation and function of specific segments of the ...

The single-nephron glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is similar to total GFR assessed for all nephrons, according to results of a study published June 15 in the New England Journal of Medicine. "[T]he ...

The nephron is the microscopic structural and functional unit of the kidney. Structure of a Nephron. Formation of the urine. Structure of a Nephron. Formation of the urine. liquid enters to the ...

BOSTON -- Proper function of the kidney is critical for concentrating urine, regulating blood pressure, and for the tight control of electrolyte levels in the blood. The kidney achieves these ...

Proper function of the kidney is critical for concentrating urine, regulating blood pressure, and for the tight control of electrolyte levels in the blood. The kidney achieves these important ...

3D animation illustrating the function of the renal corpuscle in the nephron, focusing on the filtration of blood to form urine. 3D animation illustrating the function of the renal corpuscle in the ...