Nephrology
Implantable Bio Artificial Kidney, an innovation in Renal Treatment
Summary End Stage Renal Disease is a chronic kidney ailment that generally culminates in kidney failure. In such a scenario, a kidney transplant is the ideal treatment. However, given the
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Polycystic Kidney Disease: Treatment and Supportive Care
Summary Polycystic Kidney Disease is a condition in which numerous cysts, which are small growths filled with water, develop all over the kidney, and other organs too. The condition is
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Acute Kidney Injury – Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Overview Acute Kidney Injury is a condition in which kidney function has failed. The condition can lead to various complications as waste products start building up in the blood, along
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Different stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidney is unable to filter out the wastes or toxins from the blood, efficiently. The condition develops and progresses gradually.
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Freedom From Disease: A Lease Of Life
Mrs. X a 24-Year old woman has developed pregnancy related complications. She eventually has developed an End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in 2 years and she has been continuing on
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Please have a kidney check-up before starting a high-protein diet
Weight-gain and obesity are risk factors for various diseases and ailments including cancer. And for those with diabetes or hypertension (high blood pressure), losing weight is an important part of
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Difference between Kidney stones and Gall-bladder stones
The kidney is an important organ in the human body. It filters waste and toxic matter from the blood and converts that into urine. The Gall-bladder is an organ that
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Difference between Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
Table of Content What is Dialysis? Types of Dialysis Difference between the two types Hemodialysis Peritoneal Dialysis Frequently Asked Questions What is Dialysis? The kidneys are one of the major
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High Protein Diets: Keep Your Kidneys Happy and Healthy
With all the buzz about following a healthy diet to keep up with the demands of the body, we are conscious about what we eat and how much we eat,
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The Link between Diabetes and Kidney Diseases
Diabetic Kidney Disease Diabetic kidney disease is a type of kidney disease caused by diabetes. About 1 out of 3 adults with diabetes have kidney disease. To understand how diabetes
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