The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is a hormone network fundamental to the regulation of blood pressure, fluid balance and electrolyte homoeostasis. Initiated by the release of renin from ...

The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is a central regulator of blood pressure, fluid balance and structural integrity in the kidney. In chronic kidney disease (CKD), sustained activation of RAS drives ...

A widely prescribed blood pressure drug was associated with a 33% higher risk of serious kidney problems in people with type ...

Key parameters that influence surgical strategy in localised kidney cancer. Association of ACEI/ARB with tumor regression.

A widely prescribed class of blood-pressure medication has been linked to a meaningfully higher risk of serious kidney ...

A commonly prescribed group of blood pressure drugs has been associated with a higher risk of serious kidney problems in ...

In patients with mild or moderate chronic kidney disease, renin–angiotensin system inhibitors have improved outcomes, but less evidence supports their use in advanced CKD. New research findings are ...

Finerenone was associated with higher nephrolithiasis risk than other CKD medications in a comparative real-world study. Read more.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, can damage blood vessels and impair kidney function. Medications to lower blood pressure can help protect the kidneys. High blood pressure can damage blood ...

In a clinical practice guideline (CPG) issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and published online Dec. 30 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, ...

A category of blood-pressure medication taken by millions has been linked to a higher risk of serious kidney decline in ...