The differential diagnosis for AKI is vast, but can be more easily managed by classifying the possibilities into three main categories: prerenal, intrinsic/renal, and postrenal AKI. Prerenal AKI, ...

Acute kidney injury (AKI), previously called acute renal failure, is when the kidneys are suddenly unable to filter waste products from the blood. This condition can develop slowly or quickly, and ...

Acute kidney injury can happen suddenly and cause serious symptoms like swelling and fatigue. You can get early diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications, including permanent kidney damage. Eat ...

A new study published in the journal eGastroenterology provides an updated assessment of the diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of hepatorenal syndrome-acute kidney injury (HRS-AKI). This ...

While acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious condition that carries the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), its short- and long-term effects are not well characterized in ...

The basic laboratory workup for patients with AKI begins with blood and urine testing. Along with history and physical exam, laboratory testing can help differentiate the cause of AKI. When prior ...