Calyxo, Inc., a medical device company developing innovative solutions for patients with kidney stones, today announced new ...

The company identified a new risk of injury during use of the system when patients have thick fluid in the kidney at the ...

The FDA has issued an early alert regarding a potential safety issue with Calyxo’s CVAC Aspiration System, warning that improper use can lead to serious injury or death. On Feb. 19, Calyxo notified ...

The alert describes a problem that can lead to excessive pressure in the kidney during procedures to remove urinary stones.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the le ...

Certain foods are bad for your health if you have kidney disease. Healthy kidneys regulate the body’s mineral and protein levels. But kidney disease causes progressive damage that interferes with ...

Kenyans are yet to reap the benefits of a Sh3.6 billion East Africa Kidney Institute Centre of Excellence. Despite heavy investment in infrastructure and resources, the project has failed to take off, ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to gradual kidney damage that reduces the kidneys’ ability to filter blood. CKD progresses through stages 1 to 5. Stage 4 CKD is the final stage before ...

Dark amber, brown, or red-tinted urine may be a symptom of kidney failure. You should contact your doctor if you notice persistent changes in the color of your urine. An increase in proteins ...