In the UK, primary care records are electronic and require doctors to ascribe disease codes to direct care plans and facilitate safe prescribing. We investigated factors associated with coding of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with reduced kidney function and the impact this has on ...
Even with the best intentions, you may not know what to do—especially if their disease is rare. A diagnosis of IgA nephropathy or another rare kidney disease often comes at the end of a long and stressful process. “People will know something is wrong for a while and keep getting ...
Your kidneys sit on either side of your middle back. If you have a kidney stone, you'll have what doctors call "flank pain," which is pain in your side, somewhere between your ribs and hip. It will likely will come in waves, getting really intense then stopping for a while. This is...
In nephrology, for example, when a broad (exome) panel is prescribed, the doctor can inform the patient that this genetic test can be used both to explore the causes of his/her kidney disease and to study the pharmacogenes useful for his/her treatment. If the patient consents to both ...
In general, not fasting can be accounted for, so all you need to do is be honest and tell your doctor. Other factors that can affect blood test results include: Vigorous exercise (may falsely elevate kidney function tests). Stress (may increase cortisol levels that would otherwise be ...
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Patients still have to do their research and talk with their doctors. We also understand that families have to consider such factors as the stress and expense of travel and lodging in another city and their insurer's willingness to pay for care if a hospital is out of network. How many...
"This will mean that people with PA are diagnosed and treated promptly, while those who do not have PA are not put through unnecessary investigations." More information:Elisabeth Ng et al, Aldosterone, Renin, and Aldosterone-to-Renin Ratio Variability in Screening for Primary Aldosteronism,The Jou...
To minimize these risks, doctors prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest time necessary. Cancer patients should always follow their doctor’s recommendations and avoid stopping steroids suddenly, as this can cause withdrawal symptoms. Steroids play a valuable role in cancer care, helping ...
Doctors believe there's growing evidence that arare, mysterious illnessappearing in childrenmay be linked to the virus. The illness, commonly known as Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), may develop in children some time after they were exposed to the coronavirus. ...