Prostate Cancer: 'Change in Mindset' Needed
Both physicians and patients need to revise the way they view and approach prostate cancer, says Dr. Gerald Chodak.
Category : Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
How to Break Down the Stronghold Wall on "Castle Crashers"
When making your way through "Castle Crashers," you encounter many seemingly impenetrable fortresses, strongholds and barricades. While these obstacles are daunting, they are nothing that you and your companions can't get past. No matter what wall you need to break down, there are only two
Symptoms of CMV Infection
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that often causes no symptoms in infected people. Between 50 percent to 80 percent of adults in the United States are affected before age 40, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While there is no cure for CMV, antiviral drugs can
Tamsulosin for Ureteral Stones -- Use in a Pediatrics?
Kids with kidney stones may respond to adult treatments, but are those therapies safe in the long run?
Disease Burden and Risk Profile in Patients With Moderate CKD
Why do patients with moderate CKD under specialist care still have a high disease burden, and how can improving diagnostic accuracy help clinicians better manage these patients and improve prognosis?
Paratesticular Leiomyosarcoma
Neoplasms of the spermatic cord are rare. The incidence of leiomyosarcoma is 0.5% to 1%, with paratesticular leiomyosarcomas being more uncommon.
Painless Kidney Stone Removal
Kidney stones range in size from that of a single grain of sea salt to a golf ball. They appear as smooth or jagged, yellow or brown formations. The National Institutes of Health estimates that more than one million Americans will develop one of these crystalline masses at some point in their lives
Lower GFR, Higher Albuminuria and Kidney Outcomes
What is the relationship between GFR and albuminuria levels and the potential development of end stage renal disease?
Kidney Diseases Beyond Nephrology: Intensive Care
Hyperglycemia, dialysis dose, and fluid balance examples are used to illustrate how clinical expertise involves the judicious use of evidence-based practice guidelines and astute discrimination.
Kidney Failure Caused by a Urinary Tract Infection
Your kidneys are reddish, bean-shaped organs that are vital to your survival. Located behind your abdomen, near the small of your back, kidneys are responsible for filtering waste from your blood as well as promoting or helping maintain other life processes. As delicate organs, the kidneys can stop
Kidney Stone Analysis
Kidney stone analysis is a test done on a kidney stone to determine its chemical makeup.
Signs and Symptoms of Severe Urinary Tract Infection
It's very important that treatment is sought at the first sign of a urinary tract infection because, if left untreated, serious damage can occur in the kidneys. Adults who develop a urinary tract infection generally have no problem identifying what is wrong with them. The pain that accompanies a sev
Ferric Carboxymaltose for Anemia and Impaired Renal Function
How well do patients with anemia and impaired renal function respond to ferric carboxymaltose? This new study looks at recent data.
What Causes an Overactive Bladder?
An overactive bladder is a particularly embarrassing condition that puts sufferers in urgent need of a restroom. The condition is actually a symptom of a number of medical disorders and has numerous causes. According to the National Association for Continence, 1 in 5 adults over 40 suffer from the s
Interventional Management in Hypertension
What types of device-based interventions to lower drug-resistant hypertension have been developed over the last number of years, and how effective are they?
Negative Trials in Nephrology: What Can We Learn?
In this article, general principles of trial design are discussed, and the potential lessons learned from recent trials in nephrology are critically reviewed.
Definition of Nosocomial Infections
Nosocomial infections are secondary infections that are contracted as a result of medical treatment. They are also known as "hospital acquired infections" and affect 5% of patients, or 2 million people a year. Infections that manifest within the first 48 hours of medical treatment are considered to
Managing Urethral Strictures in Men From Lichen Sclerosus
Get up-to-date with the latest medical and surgical treatment strategies for urethral strictures in males due to lichen sclerosus.
Information on Cranberry Juice Treatment of UTIs
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can occur in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Although generally treated with a prescribed antibiotic, UTIs may be treated with natural remedies, including cranberry juice, that may also aid in prevention.
Interstitial Cystitis
WebMD describes interstitial cystitis (IC), including its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.