Homemade Plastic Incontinence Pants

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Urinary incontinence is a common disorder that affects millions and twice as many women as men. This is because of the structuring of the female system, along with the natural side effects caused by pregnancy, children and menopause. However, incontinence can also be experienced in both genders due

Define Phleboliths

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A phlebolith is a small, rounded calcification in a vein usually resulting from an old blood clot (thrombus). They are very common in the veins of the lower part of the pelvis.

Chronic Kidney Disease in Disadvantaged Populations

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Are people disadvantaged communities at an increased risk for developing CKD, what are their particular health concerns, and how should they best be managed?

What Is Fetal Surgery?

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Fetal surgery is often the only option parents have when a life threatening condition has been discovered through a routine ultrasound. While it can be a difficult decision for the parents to make, it is quite possibly the most important decison they will ever make in their child's life.

In Advanced CKD, Thiazide May Help Control BP

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Dr. George Bakris interviews Dr. Rajiv Agarwal about a small study that could redeem chlorthalidone's role in controlling blood pressure in patients with moderate to advanced chronic kidney disease.

Incontinence Medication Danger

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Incontinence can be an embarrassing problem that interferes with your quality of life. Medication to treat incontinence is available. Be sure to talk to your doctor about the potential dangers and side effects of taking it.

A Transfusion Epidemic in Dialysis Patients? Time to Reassess

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Lynda Szczech, MD, MSCE, assessed the recent increases in transfusions and places the blame, at least in part, on 3 key policy changes.

Interstitial Cystitis

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Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of interstitial cystitis including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Medications That Can Cause Bladder Infections

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Bladder infections, also referred to as cystitis, occur when bacteria enters the urethra and bladder, causing an infection. According to the Mayo Clinic, women are more likely to develop bladder infections than men due to hormonal fluctuations and reproductive organ anatomy.

Endometriosis & Urinary Tract Infections

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Endometriosis is a condition in which uterine cells grow outside of the uterus. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by bacterial proliferation in the urinary organs. Endometriosis can sometimes cause growths in the bladder or kidneys, increasing the chances of a UTI developing.

Hypothyroid Disease Diets

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If you are suffering from diagnosed hypothyroidism, you have most likely been prescribed medication to combat the symptoms of this troublesome disorder. However, know that there are additional affirmative steps you can take to combat this condition beyond relying on modern medicine. With rigorous a

How to Strain Urine for Kidney Stones

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When passing a kidney stone, straining your urine allows your physician to send the stone for testing. This analysis reveals the composition of the kidney stone and enables your doctor to institute a plan to possibly prevent the formation of future stones. While straining the urine can be inconvenie

Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1: Diagnosis, and Treatment

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How does primary hyperoxaluria type 1 present in patients and how is it best diagnosed and treated? This new study investigates.

How to Avoid Uric Acid in My Diet

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Hyperuricemia means high uric acid levels in the bloodstream. This condition is common in people suffering from gout, kidney failure or kidney stones. High uric acid levels may be evident before getting diseases such as heart disease, kidney disease or high blood pressure according to the mayo.clini

Untreated UTI Infection

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Millions of people are diagnosed with urinary tract infections (UTIs) each year, and UTIs are the second most common infection in the body, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Any UTI can be painful and annoying. Left untreated, a UTI can become a serious and ultimately life-threat

Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimation

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Is it more accurate to estimate glomerular filtration rate using cystatin c alone or in combination with creatinine?

What Should You Eat for Kidney Stones?

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Anyone that suffers from kidney stones understands how painful this condition can be. Although there are a few different types of kidney stones, the most common are calcium oxalate deposits that are formed when your body is not properly filtering out waste. Once you have kidney stones, you can try t

Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Kidney Transplantation

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What does this new study tell us about the potential risks, benefits, and evidence for screening for CVD in kidney transplant candidates?

Agalsidase Beta Treatment for Fabry Disease

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How do patients with Fabry disease generally react to treatment with agalsidase beta, and does it help with renal function?

Hematuria and Risk for End-stage Kidney Disease

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Could hematuria predispose a patient to developing end stage renal disease? This new study explores the connection.