A new study out of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, in Wuhan, China shows treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with CKD.
Researchers at the NYU school of Medicine and colleagues have found a possible cause for Lupus in the form of pieces of bacteria which escape the intestines.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the patients’ own immune system attacks the
Unknown to many who suffer from chronic kidney disease, alternatives exist for those who do not want dialysis. For many, dialysis is a way of life, for all life-changing, giving many the feeling they are tethered and tied down to
Chronic Kidney disease will change a person’s life and make the impact of illness or excess even worse. The kidneys are a vital part of the body and the removal of waste and if their function becomes impaired
Lead poisoning can occur gradually over time as lead builds up in the person’s bloodstream causing serious damage to the person’s internal organs, including the kidneys. The kidneys filter the blood of waste and toxins as it is
Hundreds of patients in Britain, all on waiting lists for transplants for organs such as kidneys are turning abroad, purchasing them from human traffickers. Many of them suffer from chronic kidney disease and have turned either grown tired of
A recent investigation found the American Kidney Fund has been holding back on giving funding to patients at clinic who do not donate. The American Kidney Fund is one of the nation’s largest charities and has a budget
Kidney disease can be caused by a wide and divergent array of factors, but perhaps the most tragic are the factors which can not be prevented through diet and lifestyle changes, for they are caused by genetic components which are
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced that hair dyes can’t contain lead any longer. Starting in 12 months it will be illegal to use lead, a neurotoxin, in cosmetic products in the US.
Researchers have found that people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) might have a bigger chance of getting colorectal cancer (CRC) whether or not they have had kidney transplants. Among people with kidney diseases and kidney transplants, many studies have
