Nephrotic Syndrome: Early Stage Symptoms Vs. Later Stage Symptoms
This article focuses on the early stage and late stage symptoms of nephrotic syndrome. It also defines this condition and discusses the potential …
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Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease Information
Adult polycystic kidney disease is a serious condition that affects the kidneys and their ability to maintain proper fluid balance and filter the …
Continue ReadingLaparoscopic Nephrectomy
One in nine Americans has chronic kidney disease and each year 51,000 adults will learn that they have kidney cancer. A laparoscopic nephrectomy is …
Continue ReadingKidney Infection Symptoms and Treatment
Kidney infection symptoms and treatment information is important if you are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms of a kidney infection. Learn …
Continue ReadingFacts about Acute Renal Failure
When a person’s kidneys stop functioning properly acute renal failure can happen. This can be very lethal but in some cases is also treatable.
Continue ReadingSingle Incision Robotic Kidney Removal
Robotics is a large part of the medical field and the need for this technology is growing rapidly. Learn more about the Single Incision Robotic Kidney …
Continue ReadingKidney Stone Treatment Corrects Painful Condition
Kidney stones are extremely painful, but luckily, there are several treatments available to break them up so they can be passed out of the body.
Continue ReadingDiet Considerations for Patients with Renal Insufficiency
Many people associate special diets with people who have had heart problems. However, people with kidney problems often have to follow a special …
Continue ReadingLaser Kidney Stone Surgery : Learn About the Procedure and Complications
New improvements in kidney stone surgery make the procedure more effective.
Continue ReadingThe ‘God’ Committee
A seven member commttee is charged with deciding who gets life saving medical treatment.
Continue ReadingThe First Identical Twin Kidney Transplant
Read the story of the first identical twin kidney transplant, performed in 1954.
Continue ReadingThe Unrecognized Pioneer of Dialysis: Dr. Georg Haas
Read the story of Georg Haas, a World War I era pioneer in human dialysis.
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