Nephrology is a specialty of internal medicine that focuses on the treatment of diseases that affect the kidneys.

World Kidney Day (WKD) is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March.

Kidney disease ranks as the 12th leading cause of death globally and the 9th leading cause in the United States.

Diabetes and high blood pressure are key risk factors for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).Kidney disease can be treated. The earlier diagnosis of CKD gives better chances of receiving effective treatment.