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Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
Prostate Cancer and STDs
According to the latest medical research, malignancy of prostate gland is very strongly linked to sexually transmitted infections.
Pathophysiology of the Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral Bone Disorder
How does CKD-mineral bone disorder develop, how common is it, and what is the long-term outcome for patients with the disorder?
Foods, Drinks, and Drugs That Can Cause Incontinence
Your diet, along with medications you might take, may be aggravating urinary incontinence symptoms. WebMD provides a chart showing how everything from soda to muscle relaxants affect bladder control.
Bph Treatment & Ampicillin
BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, is a condition that causes a man's prostate gland to become enlarged. Patients with BPH may develop urinary tract infections. Bacterial infections may be treated with an antibiotic such as ampicillin.
Benefit of Acetylcysteine for Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
Over 20 trials have investigated the efficacy of acetylcysteine for the prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy, with conflicting results. Will a recent study put an end to the debate?
Natural Relief for Overactive Bladder Conditions
Overactive bladder is a condition that strikes many people in their later years. Both men and women suffer from the condition, but women suffer in greater number. The condition can cause social embarrassment and anxiety in those who feel an overwhelming urge to urinate throughout the day. Use natura
Incontinent Care Procedures
Incontinence is defined as the unintentional voiding of the bladder. This a common problem that can range from slight leaking to full loss of the contents of the bladder. Though the condition can be embarrassing and disheartening, easy lifestyle changes or medication can help cure the problem. Treat
Kidney Stone Cure
The agonizing pain of kidney stones has been compared to the pain of childbirth. The pain can become unbearable as the stones travel from the kidney through the urinary tract and exit the body. But some stones don't exit themselves, and the patient must seek medical care, usually from a urologist.
Dapagliflozin and Glucosuria: Weight Loss and Risks
When is glycosuria a good thing? Lynda Szczech, MD, clarifies the clinical development history of a novel SGLT2 inhibitor.
Autoimmune Disease Symptoms
Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system erroneously attacks one or more organ systems within the body. According to Aarda.org, some 23 million Americans have autoimmune disease, and its frequency is on the rise. Symptoms and prognoses vary wildly from patient to patient and even within th
Is Mycophenolate Mofetil Really Necessary in Renal Transplantation?
Choice of mycophenolate mofetil or azathioprine in renal transplantation can affect long-term outcome. How do they compare in preventing acute rejection in patients receiving ciclosporin microemulsion
Preparing the Patient for Multichannel Urodynamics Testing
Patients may experience anxiety related to urodynamics testing, but counseling and the use of educational brochures or online information explaining the study may reduce anxiety.
Renal Dialysis Machine Treatment
Renal dialysis, or kidney dialysis, uses a hemodialysis machine to treat patients with kidney failure. Dialysis is performed on a patient's blood to remove wastes, fluids and salts, and return the purified blood back into the patient's bloodstream.
Coding for Acute & Chronic Renal Failure
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) revised diagnosis codes for patients with renal disease, including patients with acute and chronic renal failure in 2005. Renal failure is the end stage of renal disease and patients with renal failure are managed differently. Once a patient reaches e
What Makes Kidney Stones Come Out?
Kidney stones can be both annoying and painful. Some people are more inclined to develop kidney stones than others, and prevention is always the best treatment. However, when kidney stones develop, there are several options for removing them.
Military Women's Urinary Complications in Deployment Settings
Austere deployment environments are generally characterized by lack of privacy; crowded living arrangements and unsanitary conditions. How do these stresses impact elimination in female soldiers?
What Can I Do to Get Rid of a UTI?
A UTI, or urinary tract infection, is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in and around the urethra, ureters or bladder. It causes pain or burning when you urinate, and it can make you feel like you have to go all the time. These are relatively minor and easily curable infections, but if left untrea
How to Heat Basalt Stones at Home
Hot stone massage is the practice of placing heated stones, generally basalt, onto strategic places of the body. These stones are intended to increase circulation and soothe the body by the release of healing oils that are placed on the stones prior to the massage. Hot stone massages can be administ
Summary of KDIGO 2012 CKD Guideline
What do the latest clinical guidelines say about the pathophysiology of chronic kidney disease, and the best ways to manage and treat it?
Types of Urine Infections
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is any infection that begins in the urinary system, which includes the bladder, kidneys and urethra. In general, women carry the highest risk of UTIs, and the National Institutes of Health estimate that 13.3 percent of all women age 20 or older get a urinary infection