What Are the Causes of Urinary Alkalosis?

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Urinary alkalosis occurs when a person's urine and other body fluids are more alkaline than acidic. This imbalance can have several causes and may be treated with medications. Doctors may perform several urine tests to measure alkalosis.

Urinary Tract Infections

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Any inflammation of the urinary system is considered a urinary tract infection. Also known as a UTI, these types of infections are so common that most of the population will experience at least one during their lifetime. Fortunately, they are also easily treated through the use of antibiotics.

Managing Older Adults With CKD

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This new article looks at the importance of tailoring treatment for elderly chronic kidney disease patients, since they may have other chronic conditions that could complicate their care.

Avelox to Treat a Urinary Infection

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Urinary infections are common inflammations of the kidneys, bladder or urethra caused by bacteria that is normally found on the skin or in the intestinal tract. Although inconvenient and sometimes painful, urinary infections can be easily treated with prescription antibiotics such as Avelox.

Summary of KDIGO 2012 CKD Guideline

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What do the latest clinical guidelines say about the pathophysiology of chronic kidney disease, and the best ways to manage and treat it?

Hemostasis in Chronic Kidney Disease

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How common are bleeding events in patients with impaired renal function receiving anticoagulant treatment, and how important is it for clinicians to carefully prescribe medications in patients with renal impairment?

Hematuria and Risk for End-stage Kidney Disease

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Could hematuria predispose a patient to developing end stage renal disease? This new study explores the connection.

Agalsidase Beta Treatment for Fabry Disease

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How do patients with Fabry disease generally react to treatment with agalsidase beta, and does it help with renal function?

Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Kidney Transplantation

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What does this new study tell us about the potential risks, benefits, and evidence for screening for CVD in kidney transplant candidates?

What Should You Eat for Kidney Stones?

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Anyone that suffers from kidney stones understands how painful this condition can be. Although there are a few different types of kidney stones, the most common are calcium oxalate deposits that are formed when your body is not properly filtering out waste. Once you have kidney stones, you can try t

Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimation

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Is it more accurate to estimate glomerular filtration rate using cystatin c alone or in combination with creatinine?

Untreated UTI Infection

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Millions of people are diagnosed with urinary tract infections (UTIs) each year, and UTIs are the second most common infection in the body, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Any UTI can be painful and annoying. Left untreated, a UTI can become a serious and ultimately life-threat

How to Avoid Uric Acid in My Diet

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Hyperuricemia means high uric acid levels in the bloodstream. This condition is common in people suffering from gout, kidney failure or kidney stones. High uric acid levels may be evident before getting diseases such as heart disease, kidney disease or high blood pressure according to the mayo.clini

Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1: Diagnosis, and Treatment

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How does primary hyperoxaluria type 1 present in patients and how is it best diagnosed and treated? This new study investigates.

How to Strain Urine for Kidney Stones

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When passing a kidney stone, straining your urine allows your physician to send the stone for testing. This analysis reveals the composition of the kidney stone and enables your doctor to institute a plan to possibly prevent the formation of future stones. While straining the urine can be inconvenie

Uric Acid & Cardiovascular Disease

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According to the Mayo Clinic, cardiovascular disease is the top cause of death in the United States. There are several things that point to increase risk of cardiovascular disease such as obesity and smoking. A study conducted by Verdecchia et al. found that high levels of serum uric acid have a cor

Hypothyroid Disease Diets

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If you are suffering from diagnosed hypothyroidism, you have most likely been prescribed medication to combat the symptoms of this troublesome disorder. However, know that there are additional affirmative steps you can take to combat this condition beyond relying on modern medicine. With rigorous a

How to Treat a UTI or Bladder Infection

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Bladder infections or urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common and they can develop in adults and children. Various factors play a role in badder infections such as improper hygiene, low immune system and low water consumption. However, you can quickly relieve symptoms of a bladder infection (freq

Endometriosis & Urinary Tract Infections

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Endometriosis is a condition in which uterine cells grow outside of the uterus. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by bacterial proliferation in the urinary organs. Endometriosis can sometimes cause growths in the bladder or kidneys, increasing the chances of a UTI developing.

Medications That Can Cause Bladder Infections

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Bladder infections, also referred to as cystitis, occur when bacteria enters the urethra and bladder, causing an infection. According to the Mayo Clinic, women are more likely to develop bladder infections than men due to hormonal fluctuations and reproductive organ anatomy.