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Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
Nutritional Diet for Kidney Disease
The nutrition program you will follow if you have chronic kidney disease depends on your stage of the illness. As your condition progresses, your nutritional needs will change. Your doctor will work with you to create a diet plan that will eliminate stress on your kidneys and slow the progress of yo
Sleep Disturbances as Risk Factors for Development of CKD
Could sleep disturbances and poor sleep quality possibly contribute to the development of chronic kidney disease in some patients? This new study explores the connection.
Iron Toxicity: Relevance for Dialysis Patients
Could intravenous iron supplementation put hemodialysis patients at risk for iron toxicity? This new study explores the potential safety concerns.
Kidney Dialysis Problems
Dialysis is a medical procedure in which a filtering system is used to remove toxins from the body when the kidneys fail. The first dialysis machine was created in 1943. Today, the National Kidney Foundation estimates that more than 200,000 people use dialysis on a regular basis. However, this lif
Fatigue and Acidic Urine
Doctors order urine tests to monitor wellness and help diagnose health challenges. One indicator they look for is the urine's pH level. A reading of 7 indicates neutral pH levels. Any reading lower than 7 indicates more acidic urine; any reading over 7 shows that the urine is alkaline. Normal human
Bladder Cancer: Current Optimal Intravesical Treatment
Review the various treatments for bladder cancer is this comprehensive overview.
Cost of Applying the K/DOQI Guidelines for Bone Metabolism and Disease
Widespread adoption of the K/DOQI CPGs for Bone Metabolism and Disease should await the publication of compelling data demonstrating significant improved outcomes in patients treated with sevelamer.
Urinary Stress Incontinence Sling Procedures
Urinary stress incontinence is the term used to describe involuntary loss of urine due to physical activity or movement. Although the disorder is found in both sexes, women are far more likely to be affected. In situations where more conservative treatment options are ineffective, stress incontinenc
Peyronie's Disease: Overview and Recent Treatment Advances
Learn more about this chronic condition affecting adult males and the negative effects on physical and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.
Signs & Symptoms of Kidney Failiure
Blood from renal arteries is carried into the kidneys where it is filtered and excess waste and fluid are removed. The kidney's small blood vessels filter and help reuse needed vitamins and minerals from the blood entering the kidneys. If the excretion of urine is blocked, the blood vessels become d
Polyvascular Atherosclerotic Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Does polyvascular atherosclerotic disease increase the risk of cardiovascular mortality in patients with CKD?
Prevalence and Correlates of Gout in a Large Cohort of Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
What does this new epidemiological study tell us about the pathophysiology and prevalence of gout in patients with CKD?
Patients May Not Understand Our Guidance
Clinicians need to consider patients' literacy levels to make sure that they understand any follow-up care, said Dr Jeffrey Berns.
Home Remedies for Passing Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are made of of minerals that dissolve in the urinary tract. These stones can be caused by calcium oxalate, uric acid, struvite, calcium phosphate and cystine. While some stones may need to be treated medically, it is possible to pass the stones at home with lifestyle changes and specia
Survivorship Health Information Counseling for Patients With Prostate Cancer
Cancer survivorship has been recognized in recent years as a critical variable in the cancer care continuum.
Foods to Eat With a Kidney Infection
Kidney infections are not fun, and they can be difficult to get rid of. There are certain foods to eat with a kidney infection that can aid your body in healing and recovering from a kidney infection. It is always important to check with your doctor, but eating foods that are good for kidney infecti
Risk Factors for Incontinence Differ Depend on Type of Menopause
According to a study published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, risk factors for involuntary leakage of urine (urinary incontinence) in postmenopausal women are specific to the type of incontinence that develops.
Behavioral Urotherapy for Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction
What's the right dose of urotherapy for bowel and bladder dysfunction?
How Big Does a Kidney Stone Get?
Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract responsible for upwards of 3 million visits to hospitals and clinics yearly, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Depending on the type of stone, kidney stones vary in size and shape.
How to Monitor Kidney Function With Glucophage
Glucophage (Metformin) is an oral medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus, or non-insulin dependent diabetes. Glucophage passes through the bloodstream and is excreted by the kidneys. Your physician will check the health of your kidneys via blood tests before prescribing Glucophage, and re