The self-renewal and proliferative nature of stem cells raised the hope to fight against various diseases. Similarly, it opens a new path for the treatment and repair of damaged renal cells. This review focuses on the types of renal diseases; acute and chronic kidney disease-their statistical ...
There are several different types of kidney disease, and each of them has the potential to cause permanent kidney damage, often leading to the necessity of dialysis or kidney transplant. Some of the most common types of diseases affecting the kidneys include hereditary, systemic, and glomerular. ...
Kidney stonesare common in adults, and the rate is rising. About one of every 11 adults in the U.S. will have a kidney stone at some point in their life. People who are assigned male at birth (AMAB) have about double the risk of developing them as people who are assigned female at...
Kidney stonesare common in adults, and the rate is rising. About one of every 11 adults in the U.S. will have a kidney stone at some point in their life. People who are assigned male at birth (AMAB) have about double the risk of developing them as people who are assigned female at...
Removing the use of medications that are toxic to the kidney Managing blood pressure Treating complications such as anemia and electrolyte abnormalities However, some people with kidney failure may also need long-term or permanent treatments to replace the work the kidneys can no longer do. These ...
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Cervix:Obstruction in the mucous-producing glands of the cervix leads to the formation of Nabothian cysts. Kidneys:Polycystic kidney diseaseis agenetic diseasewherein multiple cysts form in the kidneys. These cysts gradually cause damage to the kidney structure and may causerenal failure. ...
Overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen also may cause kidney damage. Acetaminophen, if used in amounts greater than recommended, can cause liver damage or failure. It also should be used with caution in patients who drink significant amounts of alcohol or who have liver disease because eve...
Misuse of prescription or recreational drugs Family history of heart disease High blood pressure (hypertension) High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) Type 2 diabetes Gestational diabetes Preeclampsia or toxemia Chronic kidney disease Chronic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions ...
In addition to genetic skeletal dysplasia, short stature has other causes, including disorders of the pituitary, which influence growth and metabolism; kidney disease; and problems that affect the body's ability to absorb nutrients. Dwarfism Diagnosis Some forms of dwarfism are evident in utero, at...