A urine protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) test looks for high levels of protein in your urine, which can happen in kidney disease. Results that are higher than average may be a sign of a kidney-related ...

Diabetes affects how the body uses glucose, also known as blood sugar. It can mean that there is too much sugar in the blood. This can harm people in several ways. One serious complication is chronic ...

Disagreement between creatinine and cystatin C kidney tests signals a much higher risk of serious disease and death, suggesting both measures should be used together. A new study suggests that when ...

Subtle abnormalities in kidney function – even within the range considered normal – may help identify people at risk of ...