Scientists have now begun to understand kidney damage on a cellular level and how the activity of certain molecules in damaged kidneys contributes to salt and water retention in nephrotic syndrome.

Bethesda, Md. (Sept. 22, 2011) – The kidney performs several vital functions. It filters blood, removes waste products from the body, balances the body's fluids, and releases hormones that regulate ...

The functions of the kidney are many and include filtering blood, removing waste products from the body, balancing the body's fluids, and releasing hormones that regulate blood pressure. A number of ...