Goodpasture syndrome is also known as anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease. This is because antibodies (proteins made by the immune system to protect the body from potentially harmful ...

Blood tests can become a normal part of your life so it’s a good idea to know why you’re having them and what the results can tell you about your kidney health. It also helps to be able to recognise ...

Stage 3a: eGFR of 45-59ml/min/1.73m2 Stage 3b: eGFR of 30-44ml/min/1.73m2 A urine albumin creatinine ratio (uACR) test identifies the level of protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage. Higher ...

protect your kidneys from further damage support treatments, such as dialysis and kidney transplants control other conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure compensate for functions that the ...

Glomerulonephritis is a medical term for a group of diseases involving damage to the glomeruli (the tiny filters in the kidney). The damage is usually caused by the body’s immune system.