How well do patients with anemia and impaired renal function respond to ferric carboxymaltose? This new study looks at recent data.

Kidney infections can be quite serious, depending on the infection and the amount of time the individual has been infected. The scientific name for a kidney infection is pyelonephritis. A lot of the problems that are found in the kidneys begin within the bladder. Individuals with a low resistance to

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Dr. Matthew Cooperberg talks with Andrew Vickers about new research tying high-volume surgeons and hospitals to better outcomes in prostate cancer surgery.

What issues and challenges do clinicians face in managing and monitoring hypertension in their CKD patients? This new study describes.

A urinary tract infection is any inflammation of the urinary system, including cystitis and urethritis. The most serious type of urinary tract infections is pyelonephritis, or a kidney infection. Kidney infection is a serious, painful inflammation of the kidneys that can lead to kidney disease or ev

Large RCTs are powerful entities; not only do they influence clinical practice and impact on clinical practice guidelines, they have the ability to confuse the medical and non-medical commununity.

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African Americans have an incidence of end-stage renal disease that is four times that of whites. Authors examine awareness of its precursor, chronic kidney disease, among African Americans.

Beer and Your KidneyYes, it's true: Drinking beer can be good for your kidneys. Specifically, drinking beer in moderation can help prevent kidney stones--although other factors come into play as well, such as drinking lots of water, getting regular exercise and, oh yes, drinking beer in...

What is the association between calcium supplementation and the formation of urinary stones? This review investigates the connection.

High-quality evidence for the diagnosis and management of calciphylaxis is lacking. How should a multidisciplinary team go about treating patients with this disease?

Frequent urination is the need to urinate more often than you should, and when it happens at night it's called nocturia. It can be caused by a variety of illnesses, including kidney infection, an overactive bladder, enlarged prostate, infection of the prostate or diabetes. Read on to find out more,

The inner ear consists of a series of fluid-filled passages within the ear, responsible for both hearing and balance. Problems within the the inner ear vary from person to person, but are usually typified by dizziness, nausea, hearing problems or ringing sounds in the ear.

A recent study indicated that urine albumin measurement is a reliable, noninvasive, and inexpensive means to stratify cardiac risk.

What is the ideal blood pressure range for patients with nondiabetic CKD, and how should clinicians proceed with treating their patients?

Kidney stones are a painful condition in which crystallization of chemicals form stones in the kidneys. According to the National Kidney Information Clearing House, "Scientists have found evidence of kidney stones in a 7,000-year-old Egyptian mummy." Most kidney stones are passed with out medical i

Kidney problems may lead to fatal illnesses. For those worried about the state of their kidneys, a healthy diet is of immense importance. A kidney diet is a diet designed specifically with your kidneys in mind. A kidney diet will help reduce strain on your kidneys and put your body in a better condi

Are people disadvantaged communities at an increased risk for developing CKD, what are their particular health concerns, and how should they best be managed?