New warnings about silver dental fillings from the food and drug administration stating they can cause health problems for some people. This is despite years of statements from the American Dental Association and FDA stating the material, called dental amalgam
Urine can tell us a lot about what’s going on within the body, it can make us aware of vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, mineral imbalances and more. Now, however, scientists are warning about the presence of bubbles in a person’s
Exercise has long been touted as a wonderful way to keep the body as healthy as possible, keeping blood flowing to all the organs and oxygen levels high. It can help prevent numerous chronic health issues and even release stress-busting
A recent study has suggested that people struggling with Anemia may be at a greater risk of developing chronic kidney issues. In the study which followed nearly 4000 patients with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease, nearly half were baseline
People with preexisting kidney issues are more likely to have premature babies, especially when those kidney issues have been chronic. The most recent estimates suggest 6 to 11% of their subsequent pregnancies will result in premature births before 37 weeks
A growing number of both health systems and private physicians in the United States are opting to remove the African American-specific “modifier” in records relating to eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate), a stat used to measure one’s degree of kidney
With the Covid-19 pandemic around the world, it is easy to forget the other disease and chronically ill patients who are still in need of regular care. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition where the kidneys stop functioning or
Doctors are warning kidney patients to take extra care as they are shown to be more susceptible to kidney damage due to covid-19. In New York, doctors are reporting more than one-third of hospitalized patients developed acute kidney injury. This
Researchers found erythropoietin might be a possible avenue for relieving fatigue in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease is a chronic illness in which the patient’s kidneys no longer function or do so at a reduced rate.
One of the risks a patient with chronic kidney disease faces is adverse drug reactions. This usually occurs in patients who are in more moderate to advanced stages of the condition. Kidneys are necessary to filter the blood and remove
