Acute kidney injury (AKI), previously called acute renal failure, is when the kidneys are suddenly unable to filter waste products from the blood. This condition can develop slowly or quickly, and ...

AKI can be classified as prerenal, intrinsic, or postrenal, with KDIGO criteria guiding diagnosis. New biomarkers like NGAL and cystatin C allow earlier and more precise detection of AKI. Preventing ...

Compared with no treatment, aspirin use was associated with an increased risk for acute kidney injury (AKI) in critical patients with chest trauma, a new cohort study revealed. Nonsteroidal ...

New guidance from the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) addresses needed improvements in providing appropriate care to patients discharged after experiencing acute kidney injury requiring ...

Sepsis, a severe immune response to infection, can trigger body-wide inflammation, significantly increasing the risk of acute kidney failure. Conversely, individuals with kidney disease, especially ...

Acute renal failure comes on suddenly, usually in people who are already critically ill. Chronic kidney disease develops gradually and may not cause symptoms until much later. Treatments differ, but ...