Therapeutic Strategies for Heart Failure in Cardiorenal Syndromes
What are the most effective ways to treat cardiorenal syndromes? This new study looks at a few options, and also discusses the pathophysiology of these syndromes.
Category : Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
The Dialysis Conundrum: When to Start and How Often
In this UK-US Skype conversation, Lynda Szczech and Donal O'Donoghue talk about the latest studies that suggest more frequent dialysis and a later start are IDEAL.
Probiotic Effect on pH Balance
The pH level, acidity of a given environment or substance, of the human digestive tract is known to play a role in how bacteria that cause disease survive after ingestion. Certain probiotics, like Lactobacillus--present in many yogurt products--have been found to lower the pH level and thereby be po
Enuresis Exercises
Behavior modification in both adults and children can reduce enuresis.family generations image by Daria Miroshnikova from Fotolia.comEnuresis refers to the involuntary discharge of urine. Commonly termed "incontinence" in adults and "bedwetting" in children, the condition can be caused by...
Female to Male Genital Gender Confirming Surgery Outcomes
A better understanding of the outcomes associated with female to male genital GCS will assist surgeons in counseling patients who are considering this procedure.
Urinary Symptoms Following a UTI
Anyone who's ever had a urinary tract infections knows that the symptoms involved with this infectious disease can be incredibly painful. While UTIs are more prevalent in women, men can still catch them and they are no less harmful or dangerous to the health of the urinary system. But sometimes men
Normal Uric Acid Level & Gout
Gout attacks occur when uric acid in the blood crystallizes in the joints. This happens when the uric acid level in the blood gets too high either because your body can't get rid of it through the urine or you are consuming foods that are too high in purines.
Women & Postpartum Bladder Problems
Bladder problems are common among women immediately after childbirth, but if problems persist for more than 6-8 weeks, a health care professional should be consulted to discuss medical treatment options.
Peyronie's Disease: Overview and Recent Treatment Advances
Learn more about this chronic condition affecting adult males and the negative effects on physical and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.
Under-Hyped and Over-Hyped Drug-Dietary Supplement Interactions and Issues
Popular herbal supplements can interact adversely with other drugs, but does it happen that often?
Resolving the Enigma of the Mesoamerican Nephropathy
What does the latest research tell us about the emergence, presentation, and pathophysiology of Mesoamerican Nephropathy, and how can clinicians better understand and treat the disease in their patients?
Kidney Disease in Aboriginal People: Trends and Determinants
In the first of a 3-part series, Murray Epstein talks to Mark A. Thomas about the trends and determinants of kidney disease in Australian aboriginal groups.
Signs & Symptoms of Kidney Stone Blockage
Kidney stones are solid deposits of calcium that originate in the urinary tract and create blockages so urine can no longer pass. They can be extremely painful, and there aren't many symptoms of a kidney stone until the process is already well underway. Some people will pass kidney stones...
Gastrointestinal Disease Symptoms
There are a wide variety of gastrointestinal diseases, all of which can produce uncomfortable symptoms to alert the sufferer to their presence. While many of the diseases share similar symptoms, there are a few key differences you can look for to determine which illness plagues your body.
Early Chemotherapy in Prostate Cancer
Only about half of men with localized prostate cancer are cured by surgery or radiation. This reviews assesses the potential use of chemotherapy early in the natural history of the disease.
Exogenous Testosterone and Male Infertility
Can testosterone replacement therapy inhibit fertility? This review explores the effects of exogenous testosterone supplementation on sperm production and male fertility.
What are Signs of a Bladder Infection?
A bladder infection occurs when harmful bacteria enters the bladder and is allowed to multiply. The following symptoms are common signs of a bladder infection. While these signs may not be present in all infections, you will likely experience at least one of these symptoms.
What Is Tetracycline Used For?
Tetracycline has many uses. It is most effective against bacteria, according to Medicine Net. Tetracycline works by preventing the bacteria from being able to produce certain proteins that are needed for a bacterium's survival. Tetracycline can be used to treat bacterial infections, for the treatmen
Post Operative Urinary Incontinence Treatment
Urinary incontinence is essentially a loss of control over your bladder. It may manifest as an inability to effectively empty your bladder, an increased urge to urinate or a constant leaking of urine, but it ultimately affects your way of life. While many cases of urinary incontinence are a direct r
Use of Phosphate Binders in Chronic Kidney Disease
How important is it to monitor phosphate levels in patients with chronic kidney disease?