Overview:
Nephrology is the subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses affecting the kidneys. Currently, 30 million people are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The term "chronic kidney disease" refers to lasting damage to the kidneys that may deteriorate over time. In severe cases, if the damage is extensive, the kidneys may cease to function, leading to kidney failure, also known as end-stage...
