The Medicinal Use of Water in Renal Disease
How could water play a therapeutic role in renal disease? This new study takes a close look.
Category : Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
Using eGFR to Predict Risk? Don't Forget the Urine Exam
Dr. Lynda Szczech reviews a new study about using cystatin C alone or in combination with creatinine to predict the risk for death or end-stage renal disease.
Anastomosis Angle and Fistula for Hemodialysis Access
Does anastomosis angle influence the success of fistula for hemodialysis access?
About Urinary Tract Infections in Men
Urinary tract infections in men may be less common than urinary tract infections in women, but they are no less serious. It is important for your long-term health to identify and treat urinary tract infections as soon as they are suspected.
C-Diff Cures
Clostridium difficile is also known as C. difficile or "C-diff," which is an infection caused by a bacterium. There are a number of symptoms, which may vary from diarrhea to severe colon inflammation. To treat C-diff it is essential to discontinue the use of any antibiotic that may trigger this infe
Stem Cells May Help Treat Incontinence
For the more than 13 million women in the U.S. who suffer from stress urinary incontinence, stem cells derived from their own muscle cells may improve the condition, a study shows.
Chronic Kidney Disease in Disadvantaged Populations
Are people disadvantaged communities at an increased risk for developing CKD, what are their particular health concerns, and how should they best be managed?
Current and future treatment options for Polycystic Kidney Disease
Current and future treatment options for Polycystic Kidney Disease
Dosing Errors in Kidney Patients: A Common UK-US Enemy
In this UK-US Skype conversation, Lynda Szczech and Donal O'Donoghue discuss their common enemy -- system problems and dosing errors in patient with kidney disease.
Incontinence and Overactive Bladder Health Center
Get the facts about bladder control problems like overactive bladder, urge incontinence, and stress incontinence. Learn about urinary incontinence treatments and products that can help.
Kidney Stones-References
A list of sources for the information used in this article on kidney stones.
What Are the Protein Levels in the Kidney?
Albumin, the body's primary protein in blood, can show up as protein levels leaking from the kidneys. Although outward symptoms sometimes materialize, accurate verification and detection of protein levels in urine occurs through laboratory tests.
What Are the Causes of Frequent Urinary Tract Infections?
According to the National Kidney and Urologic Disease Information Clearinghouse, urinary tract infections are at the root of 8.3 million doctors visits throughout the year. For reasons not quite understood, women are more prone to UTIs than men. The causes of urinary tract infactions range from chr
Causes of Recurring Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections are common and treatable. Typically, these infections dissipate after a course of antibiotics. However, in some individuals, urinary tract infections recur. This can be a sign that there is an abnormality that needs treatment beyond antibiotics.
Kegels
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Exercises for Bladder Control
Beneficial exercises for bladder control are a set of exercises called Kegel exercises, which are designed to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor. Contracting and relaxing the Kegel muscles helps improve bladder control. When your muscles become weak, you may lose voluntary control of urine,
To Circ or Not: A Reappraisal
Routine circumcision remains a topic of controversy.
Causes of Frequent Nocturnal Urination
If you or your child over the age of five begin to experience bed-wetting, you may have a type of urinary incontinence called nocturnal incontinence. Losing control of your bladder while you sleep may cause you to be embarrassed and may wake you up afterwards, resulting in a lack of sleep. Accordi
Insights Into Fertility Preservation in Male Cancer Patients
Infertility is common after many cancer therapies, but sperm banking offers an option for preserving fertility in pre-treatment cancer patients.
What Makes Overactive Bladder Worse?
You may not mean to, but you could be making your overactive bladder worse. Fortunately, you can turn around some of things that bring on those bothersome urges to go.