Kidney Disease
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Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease
Reduced renal function can cause a domino effect of deteriorating ailments and stresses to the body.
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Five Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephrologists use glomerular filtration rates to determine which stage of chronic kidney disease their patients are (currently or at risk of) experiencing.
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Keeping Your Renal Transplant Healthy
Renal patients should register for kidney transplantation as soon as possible and then aspire to sustain the most preeminent blood tests results attainable.
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Causes of Renal Failure
Renal failure can be caused by a number of prominent and degenerative precursors, stressors, and diseases.
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Entering a Hemodialysis Center
At last, the unveiling of the hemodialysis experience and atmosphere, featuring tips for a successful journey.
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A Guide to Understanding Your Vascular Access
This article gives valuable information relevant to maintaining a healthy vascular access in an effort to equip kidney failure patients who are considering hemodialysis.
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An Introduction to Kidney Failure
What do we do when our kidneys cease to filter? In this article we will examine the possibilities surrounding kidney failure and the available treatment options.
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Apples, Fruit Defeat Kidney Stone Formation
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and low in fat, salt and red meat, has been shown to reduce the risk of people developing the painful condition of kidney stones.
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Renal Ultrasound
Renal ultrasound is often used to look for cysts or tumors and to evaluate the blood flow to and within the kidneys.
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Kidney Stones
One of the most common diseases of the urinary system is the formation of kidney stones.
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The BUN Blood Test
Doctors can order a BUN test, or blood urea nitrogen test, to help check for nitrogen in the blood
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Microscopic Hematuria in Adults
Urine normally contains a few red blood cells; when three or more cells are seen in a high-power microscopic field, further evaluation is warranted.
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How to Manage Acute Renal Failure
The majority of cases of acute renal failure happen in patients who are already hospitalized due to a different illness or injury.
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Acute Renal Failure Reviewed
Acute renal failure implies that the kidneys have abruptly ceased working.
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Aldosterone Tests Explained
The aldosterone test quantifies the amount of aldosterone (a hormone produced by the adrenal glands), in the bloodstream.
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Chronic Kidney Disease Hidden Epidemic
Chronic Kidney Disease is reaching epidemic proportions.
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What to Eat When Prone to Kidney Stones
Your diet will help you avoid the pain of kidney stones.
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Weight Loss Can Decrease Urinary Incontinence
Women with urinary incontinence improved symptoms by losing weight through diet and exercise. Those with behavior modification therapy experienced even better results.
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Cranberries Long Term Urinary Health Benefits
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) are a condition that ranges from uncomfortable to severe. Cranberry extract research offers welcome news for women with recurrent UTIs.
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Kidney Transplant in End-Stage Renal Disease
Novel therapy improves kidney transplant rates by reducing organ rejection in patients undergoing living- and deceased-donor-kidney transplantation.
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