Raising Awareness of Acute Kidney Injury
What types of negative health effects could be caused by acute kidney injury, and how can clinicians advise their patients about the dangers?
Category : Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
Cancer and the Kidney
Eric P. Cohen, MD, reveals that there is far more substance to the field of "cancer and the kidney" than most would imagine.
Polymicrobial Urinary Tract Infection
An infection caused by several types of microorganisms is a polymicrobial infection. Polymicrobial urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common in men, individuals with indwelling catheters or people with structure anomalies of the bladder. The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
What Does Renal Cyst Mean & What Causes It?
Your kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products from your blood. Once filtered, your body removes these toxins via urine. Within your kidneys one or more cysts can form. Your cysts are usually detected during a routine imaging scan or other tests. The causes of your cysts can vary.
The Case | Hypokalemia Associated With Nephrocalcinosis
Episodes of general weakness and abnormal liver function test several times in the past led to a diagnosis of hepatitis, but a positive Schirmer test suggested Sjögren's syndrome.
The Effect of Frequent Hemodialysis on Body Composition
Does frequent hemodialysis potentially have a negative impact on a patient's nutritional status? This new study investigates the connection.
Urinary Incontinence in the Childbearing Woman
This article reviews the types of urinary incontinence with an emphasis on stress incontinence associated with pregnancy and childbirth.
Treatment for Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a condition that is highly treatable, and in some people, curable. Learn more from WebMD about available treatments.
Anorexia Nervosa and the Kidney
How does anorexia nervosa potentially cause kidney problems? This new study takes a close look at the serious renal complications that can arise in this subset of patients.
PSA Screening: New Approach Could Shift Risks/Benefits
Gerald Chodak comments on a new study that suggests that a baseline low PSA level can save many men the agony of frequent follow-up.
Anorexia Nervosa and the Kidney
How does anorexia nervosa potentially cause kidney problems? This new study takes a close look at the serious renal complications that can arise in this subset of patients.
FDA OKs First Overactive Bladder Gel Gelnique
The FDA has approved Gelnique, the first and only topical gel to treat overactive bladder.
Lifetime Incidence of CKD Stages 3-5 in the United States
How many Americans are expected to develop CKD at some point in their lives? This new study looks at the numbers.
Cost of Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis Across the World
This new articles discusses the cost of both peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis around the world. Are there big differences from 1 country to the next?
Microalbuminuria: Is It Even a Word Anymore?
Dr. George Bakris Skypes with Dr. Richard Glassock about microalbuminuria, and whether it's a risk factor or a marker.
Infection After Bladder Removal
Recovery from bladder removal surgery can be greatly complicated by an infection related to the operation. This procedure is usually performed to try and stop the spread of bladder cancer throughout the organ. Bladder removal is a life-altering treatment than can carry many complications, the most c
Preventing Kidney Stones
Learn what you can do to reduce your risk of getting another kidney stone.
Estimating Glomerular Filtration Rate
Is glomerular filtration rate still considered to be the gold standard for measuring kidney function? This new study explains.
How to Check the PH in Urine
Chemically, pH refers to the acidity or alkalinity levels of a substance. Urine pH tests can be used as screening tests for the diagnosis of renal disease, respiratory disease and certain metabolic disorders. A healthy urine pH reading would be 7.0. A higher pH reading indicates there is more alkali
IV Fluids: All Are Not Created Equal
Lynda Szczech, MD, assessed a study that compared chloride-liberal vs chloride-restrictive IV fluids and had interesting and important findings.