Understanding your creatinine levels is important for monitoring kidney function. When you go for your yearly check-up, you'll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some ...

First things first, we should know what creatinine is and why it is important since a lot of people have no clue about this useful body waste product. Creatinine is the chemical by-product generated ...

A simplified creatinine index reflects the creatinine generation rate of individual patients on hemodialysis. A simplified creatinine index (SCI) is a reliable and inexpensive marker of muscle mass ...

rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a kidney health specialist at the Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, offers advice on how to keep your kidneys healthy and functioning well. You can post your questions to ...

Creatinine is a breakdown product of muscle metabolism. The main route of creatinine excretion is through the kidneys, where it is filtered by the glomerulus and also secreted by the proximal tubule.

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A large prospective study suggests that a routine creatinine blood test may help flag people at higher risk of osteoporosis and fractures, revealing a narrow “sweet spot” where ...

Reductions in measured GFR after bariatric surgery were positively correlated with baseline measured GFR before surgery, ...

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a well-established, independent predictor of future cardiovascular complications, 8 and therefore its presence strongly influences the global risk profile. Owing ...

Understanding eGFR and uPCR is vital for managing IgA nephropathy to predict kidney health, guide treatment, and work ...