Category Archives: Kidney Health

In recent years, the body of research surrounding chronic kidney disease (CKD) has uncovered some troubling statistics. The incidence rate of the condition continues to rise drastically and, with the associated increase in end-stage renal disease, CKD patients are dying more frequently, not less. What’s more troubling is that new research has discovered negative effects ...click here to read more

Pulmonary hypertension has had relatively little research done on it until recently. It’s a rare condition that has been established as a complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The condition is associated with a high mortality rate. It’s a progressive disease, increasing pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) and pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) the longer the illness ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a major concern for adults getting closer to their elderly years. It can lead to severe injury even after a minor fall or abrasion and can cause elderly patients to have decreased mobility. A common comorbidity of osteoporosis is chronic kidney disease (CKD), although the relationship between them doesn’t have much research behind ...click here to read more

Proteinuria, the presence of excessive or high amounts of protein in urine, can be an early sign of kidney disease. Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to exit the body through urine. But kidney damage can impact the filtering system, letting too much protein leak into the urine as a result. ...click here to read more

Urolithiasis (urinary tract stones) have been related to an increased risk of stroke in a new study from Kaohsiung Medical University. It has been shown in previous research that urinary tract stones are often connected with cardiovascular diseases, but there is only limited research on the connection between the stones and stroke. The researchers used ...click here to read more

End stage renal disease (ESRD) is the last stage of kidney disease (stage 5) in which the kidneys cannot function any longer are unable to keep up with the daily needs of the body. At this stage, dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary in order to treat the disease. The role of the kidneys ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a fairly common medical condition that is caused by failure in the kidneys, otherwise known as renal failure. It is a serious medical condition that can lead to premature death or lowered quality of life in patients who suffer from it. For reasons yet unknown, the prevalence of CKD has ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs gradually as the kidneys lose their ability to function. It has long been believed that regular exercise can benefit patients of CKD. Before now, there has not been any research to show which exercises should be done or how frequently. A new study from the University of Leicester has done ...click here to read more

As March is National Kidney Month, our articles have focused on topics about the kidney. The kidney is an important organ that filters up to 200 liters of blood each day. It also helps to control blood pressure and the production of red blood cells. It is important to have healthy kidneys. To spread awareness, ...click here to read more

Thrombosis, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a condition where blood clots are formed in veins that are deep inside. This is very common in leg veins and can cause swelling; however, it can be asymptomatic as well. Research shows that patients with chronic kidney disease may be more susceptible to this condition, but it ...click here to read more

Renovascular hypertension, or renal hypertension, is commonly diagnosed in older individuals and can be associated with cardiovascular health. Here we answer the question “what is renovascular hypertension?” The quick and simple answer is that it is high blood pressure due to kidney problems. Renal artery stenosis, which is the narrowing of one of the renal ...click here to read more

An estimated 30 million people in the U.S. have chronic kidney disease, a condition characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. For your weekly health news roundup, we have provided you with our best articles on the topic. You will find information on the various stages of kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, ...click here to read more

Another week has gone by in the world of health news and we have covered quite a bit. To get you caught up on all the important topics that matter to you, we have compiled a list of our best news articles in our weekly health news roundup. You will find information on dyssomnia, stage ...click here to read more

Hydronephrosis (swollen kidney) is a result of urine build-up within one or both kidneys, making them swell and enlarged. Anyone can become affected by hydronephrosis even unborn babies as it can be seen during ultrasounds while the mother is pregnant. Generally, hydronephrosis does not contribute to long-term problems as long as it is treated and ...click here to read more