Obesity--Disease With Many Aetiologies in Same Phenotype
Is overeating a symptom rather than a cause of obesity?
Category : Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
How to Break Down Rust
Rust is caused by oxygen reacting with iron to form iron oxides that wear down metal and cause it to turn brown. When metal surfaces, such as cars, doors or bicycles, are affected by rainfall, the surfaces react with the oxygen and moisture in the air. Debris and dirt in the atmosphere then mixes wi
New Magnetic Resonance Imaging Methods in Nephrology
How is MRI used for renal function imaging, and how can clinicians ultimately use MRI for the diagnosis and monitoring of major kidney diseases?
Impact of Urinary Incontinence on Quality of Life
How important is the contract between caregiver and person with incontinence in terms of quality of life?
Fishing for Patency in Hemodialysis Grafts
Lynda Szczech, MD, assessed the paper reported at ASN 2011 that suggested that fish oil supplements could be beneficial in preventing thrombosis in hemodialysis grafts.
Medical & Encyclopedia Symptoms of a Failing Kidney
Kidney failure, or renal failure, can be classified as either chronic or acute. Acute kidney failure occurs when the kidneys suddenly fail, which can be due to heart failure, circulatory shock, drugs, toxic chemicals, obstruction, or kidney disease. Chronic kidney failure is trouble that...
Prevalence and Cardiovascular Risk Profile of CKD
Is CKD prevalent in Italy, in particular in advanced stages, when compared with other countries in Europe?
What Are the Symptoms of Angelman Disease?
Angelman syndrome manifests in infancy, and it eventually leads to developmental and neurological problems. The syndrome itself develops as the result of a genetic disorder and problems involving chromosome 15. The symptoms remain easily identifiable.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse-References
A list of sources for the information use din this article on pelvic organ prolapse.
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?
Uses of Collodial Silver
The mineral colloidal silver has been touted as a "cure all" for quite an eclectic mix of purposes, though WebMd explains that silver has no known function or benefit in the body. Depending on the use, you can take it internally or apply it topically. In 1999, the Food and Drug Administration banne
Hysterectomy May Up Incontinence Risk
Having a hysterectomy appears to increase a woman's risk of developing stress incontinence, according to the largest study ever to examine the issue.
The Dangers of Melamine
Melamine Found in Baby Formulababy's bottle image by Georgios Alexandris from Fotolia.comMelamine, according to the World Health Organization, is an organic base molecule containing a large amount of nitrogen that can be harmful when ingested in large amounts. While used mostly in...
A Calm Look at the Cochrane Review on Salt
Lynda Szczech assesses the Cochrane review that looked at the effect of sodium reduction on cardiovascular health and considers what the evidence means.
Role of Radiocontrast Dye in the Development of Renal Failure
Radiocontrast dye improves the visibility of the organs and body structures shown on X-rays and imaging studies. This dye increases the risk of acute renal failure, making it necessary to use caution when producing medical images.
Intrinsic Renal Disease
Intrinsic renal disease is a type of kidney disease that is often the result of an injury to the kidneys. The disease also is caused by lack of blood to the kidneys, drug abuse and inflammation from other causes. The kidneys are vital because these organs keep you alive by filtering toxins out of y
Malignancy Incidence After Renal Transplantation in Children: A 20-Year Single-Centre Experience
Children who undergo renal transplantation have a significantly increased long-term risk for cancer and early detection is important.
How to Troubleshoot Bladder Tanks
Bladder tanks aid in maintaining the appropriate range of water pressure in a water distribution system. They are beneficial in that they prevent frequent starts and stops of the system and reduce pump cycling. A bladder pressure tank works by contracting and expanding the volume of air in the syste
Early Dialysis and Adverse Outcomes After Hurricane Sandy
Is pre-disaster dialysis really the best practice standard, when a crisis is on the horizon?
A Transfusion Epidemic in Dialysis Patients? Time to Reassess
Lynda Szczech, MD, MSCE, assessed the recent increases in transfusions and places the blame, at least in part, on 3 key policy changes.