The kidney is the organ that filters blood and removes excess fluid and waste products, which are excreted in the urine. The kidney also has a role in the regulation of ion concentrations and ...

Chronic kidney disease articles from across Nature Portfolio Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified ...

ACE inhibitors and renal artery stenosis Dr Raj Thakkar outlines the risks and benefits of ACE inhibitor therapy in renal disease.