They can be life-saving but radiation from the scans also contributes to cancer risk. The authors of a new study estimate ...

A little girl who was admitted to hospital with a stomach ache was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer. Mia Courtney, ...

A little girl who was admitted to hospital with a stomach ache was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer. Mia Courtney, ...

New York University researchers say a simple, gene-based blood test has shown to be highly accurate in predicting whether ...

Fish delivers protein, and when you choose a fatty fish like tuna, salmon or trout, you're also getting omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and ...

Raad B. Chowdhury, MD, and Shruti Gupta, MD, MPH, are onconephrologists in the Division of Nephrology at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). They are first and senior authors, respectively, of a paper ...

Teresa Tiano was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2011. Now she's helping others Canadians with "the orphan cancer." ...

While doctors determined he broke his right clavicle, they wanted to do a follow-up MRI to understand why. The reason felt ...

While it is rare to get any serious complications from MRIs, those who have kidney issues may be affected due to the use of ...

Despite being rich in nutritional benefits, chia seeds—a powerhouse of protein and antioxidants—can be dangerous for your ...

This is the first study to document the creation of a dedicated inpatient onconephrology service. The researchers highlight some of the challenges and future directions as well.

The commonly used Cockcroft-Gault method may result in excessive chemotherapy dosing — with potentially dire implications.