How to define ane- mia in children with chronic kidney disease? Pediatr Nephrol. 2007;22:702---7.Filler G, Mylrea K, Feber J, Wong H (2007) How to define anemia in children with chronic kidney disease? Pediatr Nephrol 22:702-707...
In the U.S., a third of Americans are at risk of chronic kidney disease, and age is a major factor. More than half of Americans older than 75 are thought to have some sort of kidney damage. Here is what happens when you have it. Read the full five-part s
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex, long-term condition occurring in all age groups. It has been reported that the incidence of renal replacement therapy in young people is 7–8 per million population. Notwithstanding those individuals who may receive a donor kidney, many ind...
As human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients now live longer while receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), chronic kidney disease (CKD) has emerged as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among urban HIV population. Risk factors associated with CKD in such HIV-inf...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) happens when the kidneys become damaged and lose their ability to filter waste efficiently. Just like in cats, the causes of CKD in dogs can be difficult to determine, and signs of the condition in its early stages are hard to detect, so it might be months...
In other words, if you drink a single glass of water, you might place pressure on your kidney function. When drinking a full glass of water at once, you might necessarily dumping a huge amount of water into your blood stream that your kidneys need to balance. Once you drink slowly, just...
Chronic kidney disease controversy: how expanding definitions are unnecessarily labelling many people as diseased. BMJ 2013; 347: f4298.Moynihan R, Glassock R, Doust J. Chronic kidney disease con- troversy: how expanding definitions are unnecessarily labelling many people as diseased. BMJ 2013; ...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is common in people who are obese. It occurs when too much fat builds up in the liver, which can lead to inflammation, liver damage, and even liver failure.9 Kidney Disease: Obesity increases the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) by contributing...
You should not use Lyrica if you are allergic to pregabalin.To make sure Lyrica is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); a mood disorder, depression, or suicidal thoughts; heart problems (especially ...
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most frequent organ failure encountered among intensive care unit patients. In addition to the well-known immediate complications (hydroelectrolytic disorders, hypervolemia, drug overdose), the occurrence of long-term complications and/or chronic comorbidities ...