Reducing dietary acid intake is seen as a possible way of slowing kidney decline in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A recent study looked at oral alkali supplementation as a method of doing this. The kidneys are the body’s
Reducing dietary acid intake is seen as a possible way of slowing kidney decline in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A recent study looked at oral alkali supplementation as a method of doing this. The kidneys are the body’s
The government is preparing a radical set of proposals which could revolutionize how patients of chronic kidney disease are treated. Chronic kidney disease and other kidney ailments are diseases in which a patient’s kidneys work at a reduced level for
An Israeli company has a new smartphone based urinalysis system which can detect chronic kidney disease. Cleared by the FDA, tests have already proven positive and increased the detection rates among study participants who had not tested positive for chronic
New research from Third Military Medical Univeristy in China is showing a magnesium deficiency may increase the chances of cardiovascular issues and other forms of death in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The kidneys are a critical part of
Scientists hailing from the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) have been putting their efforts into a revolutionary approach for helping chronic kidney disease sufferers get a firmer grasp on their situation and repair any tissues that may have
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.
While there are several types of apnea,
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
