Prehypertension and Incidence of ESRD
Is prehypertension associated with an increased risk for ESRD, and how can patients be counseled on lifestyle modifications to prevent the development of disease?
Category : Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
Is Crestor Bad for Kidney Stones?
Sometimes an individual's body produces too much calcium and is unable to properly absorb it or excrete it from the body. This can cause kidney stones. Some medications that contain calcium can cause this condition too, or make an existing kidney stone problem even worse. Crestor is one such medicat
Facts on Polycystic Kidney Disease
PKD, or polycystic kidney disease, is an inherited condition that causes painful cysts in your kidneys. About 50 percent of patients with the condition will experience kidney failure and will require a transplant.
The PCP and the Cancer Patient: Managing Sexual Health
Primary care physicians can play an important role in addressing treatment-related sexual problems for cancer survivors.
European Prostate Cancer Screening Trial: Now What?
A new report from the ERSPC shows a relative reduction in prostate cancer mortality among men who underwent routine PSA screening, conflicting with a similar US trial, reports Dr. Gerald Chodak.
Hemodialysis Catheters vs Arteriovenous Access in the Elderly
Are hemodialysis catheters safe for elderly patients? This new study compares them to various forms of arteriovenous access in this age group.
Signs & Symptoms of Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a condition in which clusters of noncancerous cysts develop on and around the kidneys. The fluid-filled cysts can cause kidney damage if they are too large or too numerous. In severe cases, PKD can cause kidney damage or kidney failure. About 600,000...
Hyperparathyroidism and Mortality in Men With Chronic Kidney Disease
Lynda Szczech, MD, from Duke University Medical Center, offers her viewpoint on a recent study suggesting that SHPT is associated with higher mortality in patients with CKD.
HIFU for Prostate Cancer: New Study Results Disappointing
French researchers report poor survival rates for patients with localized prostate cancer treated with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) delivered by second-generation Ablatherm® equipment.
Editorial - Stop Whining!
To hear it from the politicians and the media, physicians are to blame for everything from the high cost of hospital care to obesity.
How to Talk to Your Partner About OAB
If you’re embarrassed by an overactive bladder, take heart. Use these tips from WebMD to have an honest conversation with your partner.
Iodized Load & Renal Failure
The kidney functions in the body to filter ions, glucose and proteins. Normally the kidney absorbs most of the sodium, potassium, calcium and phosphate ions. In renal failure, the filtering process becomes overwhelming for the kidney and many of the ions are not reabsorbed back into the body, result
Wave Treatment for Kidney Stones
Wave treatment for kidney stones, also known as lithotripsy, is a medical procedure in which shock waves break up the stones into small pieces. These pieces can easily pass through the urine and leave your body, according to Medline Plus.
Urolithiasis and Urinary Tract Infections
Urolithiasis is a term that is used to refer to a kidney stone. Kidney stones travel through the urinary tract system and is a common problem in the tract. Some stones are caused by urinary tract infections.
Predicting Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients
Could lung ultrasonography help clinicians predict mortality in their hemodialysis patients, and how does it compare with other approaches?
Miconazole Safety
Miconazole is an antifungal medication commonly used to treat cases of vaginal yeast infection, athlete's foot and jock itch. Safe use of miconazole requires following several basic treatment guidelines.
How to Prevent Kidney Stones During Pregnancy
Kidney stones are solid mineral deposits that develop from crystals in the urine. They are generally made of calcium, but kidney stones may also form from uric acid, cystine, or struvite. While the overall prevalence of kidney stones is no higher during pregnancy, treatment of stones is more difficu
Anorexia Nervosa and the Kidney
How does anorexia nervosa potentially cause kidney problems? This new study takes a close look at the serious renal complications that can arise in this subset of patients.
Cystatin C and Albuminuria as Risk Factors for CKD Stage 3
Are high cystatin C levels and microalbuminuria risk factors for the development of late-stage chronic kidney disease?
Desmopressin vs Behavioral Change for Nocturnal Enuresis
Which method keeps pediatric patients with nocturnal enuresis dry -- the longest?