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Diet for People with Kidney Disease: How Much Protein Do You Need
Diet for kidney disease: what is a safe amount of protein to eat
Rt-PA Beats Heparin -- But Will Bundling Lock it Out?
Rt-PA prevents bacteremia and decreases the frequency of catheter dysfunction, but will new bundling payment systems prevent this and other good but expensive therapies for ESRD patients?
How a Dialysis Machine Works
For those whose kidneys do not work due to kidney disease or cancer, a dialysis machine aims to mimic the kidneys' natural function. There are two types of dialysis: peritoneal and hemodialysis, which will be defined first.When a person receives hemodialysis, he is hooked to a machine via...
Bladder and Urinary Tract
Learn more about the bladder and the urinary tract functions as well as potential diseases and infections that can cause harm. Find news, articles, topic overviews and anatomy pages on the bladder and the urinary tract.
What Is Vesicureteral Reflux?
Your ureters are two tubes that typically carry urine from your kidneys to your bladder. If you suffer from vesicoureteral reflux, urine leaks from your bladder back into your ureters, causing a number of symptoms.
How Long Does It Take to Pass a Kidney Stone?
The pain of a kidney stone can be excruciating, so it's only natural to want to know how long it'll take to pass. The bad news is, it could be anywhere from hours to weeks--but with proper treatment, you can stay comfortable as you wait for it to pass. To understand this process better, it's good to
Melamine & Renal Failure
Melamine, an industrial substance used in manufacturing, can cause acute renal failure, but its chemical resemblance to protein has led some food producers to add it to foods.
Reverse Osmosis & Kidney Stones
The presence of kidney stones could indicate a problem with your water intake. However, drinking plenty of water is not enough; the quality of the water that you drink is also important. One way to ensure healthy kidneys is to drink water that has passed through a reverse osmosis process.
Coding Dialysis Training
Medical insurance companies, such as Medicare, pay for patient dialysis training. This enables people to perform self-dialysis and to administer the treatment at home. Training schemes are coded as part of the billing process.
Differential Diagnosis for Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections are common in children, with as many as 6 percent of girls and 2 percent of boys getting UTIs, according to the American Urological Association Foundation. Symptoms of urinary infections in children include frequent and painful urination, and foul-smelling urine. Infants may
How to Make Dandelion Drink for a Bladder Infection
Dandelions are beautiful wildflowers that grow in nearly all fields and grass. You probably remember, as a kid, picking the small flowers, making a wish, and blowing until all the fluff came off and you were just holding the stem. As an adult, you can use dandelions for therapeutic reasons, such as
Can One Evaluate Bone Disease in CKD Without a Biopsy?
Is it possible to effectively evaluate bone disease in CKD without a biopsy? This new study discusses.
Behavioral Urotherapy for Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction
What's the right dose of urotherapy for bowel and bladder dysfunction?
Home Remedy for Kidneys
The kidneys are paired, brownish-purple organs located at the back of the abdominal cavity. Their main function is to help regulate the flow of water, electrolytes and other fluids through the body while removing wastes via urine. There are a number of disorders that can affect kidney function and i
Urinary Catheter Education for Prostatectomy Patients
Should patients undergoing prostatectomy take a catheter management class to reduce post-op problems?
What Are the Causes of Male Bladder Infections?
Bladder infections are a type of urinary disorder caused by bacteria such as E. Coli gaining access to the bladder; in men, they can have several different causes and symptoms.
What is Krabbe Disease?
Krabbe disease is a genetic disorder that can develop in a person as young as 6 months old. The disorder effects muscle tone and movement and can often be fatal. It can cause many serious complications that can be disabling. Treatment may help ease the symptoms of Krabbe disease, but there is no cur
Postcoital Urinary Pain
Postcoital urinary pain is a common affliction. Pain can range from burning, cramping and itching to urgency and frequent urination. Often, this pain lasts for hours and can be severe. Always consult with your doctor or clinician if symptoms are recurrent, chronic or prolonged.
Polycystic Kidney Disease Complications
Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic condition in which many cysts form in the kidneys. The fluid-filled cysts continue to grow and even though the kidney expands to accommodate them, eventually they take over the healthy kidney tissue. When this happens the kidney can't continue to function and c
Decongestive Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
How is acute decompensated heart failure best treated and monitored? This new study explores some of the therapeutic options.