Category : Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical

What Is Hydronephrosis of Right Kidney?

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Hydronephrosis of the right kidney is swelling of the kidney located on the right side of the body due to the back-up urine caused by a disease. This makes the condition a symptom rather than a disease in its own right, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

When to Screen, Biopsy, and Treat Prostate Cancer

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Dr. Vickers talks with Dr. Carlsson about studies that provide clear insights into whom to screen, biopsy, and treat for prostate cancer, and where outcomes are the best for patients.

PSA Screening: An Expert Interview With David F. Penson

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A recent report in the Archives of Internal Medicine concluded that screening for prostate cancer does not reduce mortality. Medscape spoke to one of the report's coauthors.

Summary of KDIGO 2012 CKD Guideline

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What do the latest clinical guidelines say about the pathophysiology of chronic kidney disease, and the best ways to manage and treat it?

Hard Mass After Difficult Urethral Catheterization

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Male urethral catheterization is a common procedure rarely causing complications -- except when it does…

Prescriptions for Dietary Sodium in Patients With CKD

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Is a low sodium diet recommended for all patients with CKD? What is the general consensus among clinicians?

Diagnosis Method for Renal Failure

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Renal failure, or kidney failure, can be acute or chronic. Acute renal failure is a sudden inability of kidneys to remove waste and concentrate urine. Chronic renal failure is a slow loss of kidney function. A variety of tests are used to diagnose renal failure.

How Safe Is Renal Replacement Therapy?

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What does the latest data tell us about the general safety of renal replacement therapy, and what types of problems could clinicians encounter when treating patients with ESRD?

Donation From Old Living Donors

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Is living donor transplantation from an older person as safe as deceased transplantion from a younger donor? This new study examines the issues.

What OTC Cold Meds Can I Use With One Kidney?

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Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can be particularly risky for people with a single kidney. Whole categories of cold remedies and pain relievers may be off-limits. Fortunately, simple guidelines can help you protect your health. Be sure to consult with your doctor before taking any medication.