by: Lareen When we think of chronic kidney disease (CKD), we tend to associate it with aging. However, what many people overlook is the fact that CKD can exist in children and is actually on the rise– which is quite important to understand since CKD is the deterioration of renal function. One of the main causes of CKD in children are congenital abnormalities, such as posterior urethral valves, that consequently affect the kidney and/or urinary tract. It is crucial to also note that among...

by: Yuman Na Throughout history, kidneys have found their way into becoming one of the most important symbols in a variety of religions and cultures. Kidneys often have many symbolisms and meanings ascribed to them, elevating the organs to a mythical role in many societies. In this blog, we’ll be talking about a couple instances throughout the ages where kidneys have been revered and how they’ve been viewed throughout time. Hebrew tradition is one of the oldest places where kidneys have...

by: Tyler Pham If you are a patient with chronic kidney disease or a dialysis patient with kidney failure, you are most likely familiar with the severe shortage of human kidneys available for transplantation. For those who are unaware, the waitlist for a kidney transplant at most centers can be a staggering three to five years on average, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Furthermore, these transplants can also be quite costly, providing another barrier to receiving a kidney...