Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an umbrella term used to describe a longstanding disease or condition that causes the progressive loss of kidney (renal) function. Symptoms vary, depending on the stage ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the le ...

What is a CT scan of the kidney? Computed tomography (CT scan or CAT scan) is a noninvasive diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce horizontal ...

Active surveillance is the least invasive treatment option for managing kidney cancer. Urologic oncologist Nirmish Singla, M.D., M.Sc., of Johns Hopkins’ kidney cancer program, explains how it works.