A new study has shown the value of mobile communications in the care of patients with chronic kidney disease. Adults who have the condition are receptive to receiving text messages to remind them about what they need to do to
A new study has shown the value of mobile communications in the care of patients with chronic kidney disease. Adults who have the condition are receptive to receiving text messages to remind them about what they need to do to
Along with kidney issues, come a litany of related issues due to toxin build-up within the body and the fact that impaired kidney function typically means those trapped toxins just keep accumulating over time. The body, only able to take
Just like humans, dogs can also develop kidney disease. When the kidneys fail to function, the animal will slowly start to accumulate waste products in the bloodstream and develop symptoms.
Fortunately, the kidneys have a lot of reserves. It
Researchers have more information on dialysis, showing it is much more effective than conservative care. Dialysis is a process in which the blood is filtered by machinery instead of the patient’s kidneys. This is done because the patient’s kidneys are
Scientists are warning salt intake is related to kidney failure in older adults. Researchers say salt intake less than 6g per day puts patients at greater risk for end stage kidney disease (ESKD).
Researchers pulled data from 4 prospective studies.
Probiotics for Nausea and Vomiting in Kidney Disease
Nausea and vomiting are very common symptoms in individuals with end-stage kidney disease and those on dialysis. These symptoms are often moderate to severe and can significantly affect the quality of life.
Scientists are warning users of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) they could be at risk for acute kidney injury (AKI). In patients with diabetes mellitus, if they are taking other medications such as diuretic or renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor (RAASi), they could
Contraception is an important issue for women and those issues still remain important despite a CKD diagnosis. In fact, they may be even more important if a recent study’s findings are taken into account. The study, published online in Kidney
New studies have shown the dangers of iron deficiency for those suffering from nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (ND-CKD). Even if a person does not have anemia, they are looking at a life of deteriorating health, known as a health-related
Scams and Shams in the Dialysis Industry
There are close to half a million people in the USA on dialysis today. The majority visit a nearby kidney center 2-3 times a week for dialysis. And this procedure is not cheap.
