Kidney disease is any disease or disorder that affects the function of the kidneys. This may include:
Few disease conditions are so thoroughly intertwined as coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes. The link between diabetes and heart... Read more »
Chronic kidney disease in itself has been found to be an independent predictor for the development of heart disease and is associated with... Read more »
The drug metformin is not recommended for people with kidney disease. For this reason, some people think that metformin causes kidney... Read more »
When we have healthy kidneys, little or no protein appears in the urine. But protein in the urine -- technically called proteinuria -- is... Read more »
A recent study sponsored by the National Institute of Health of the African American Study of Kidney Disease and Hypertension found a link... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
End-stage kidney disease is the complete, or almost complete failure of the kidneys to function. The main function of the kidneys is to remove wastes... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Renal disease - diet; Kidney disease - dietRecommendationsAsk for a referral to a registered dietitian for diet information about kidney disease.... Read more »
Finding out your child has type 1 diabetes can be terrifying, and figuring out how to work diabetes care management into your life can be downright... Read more »
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that can affect a woman's menstrual cycle, ability to have children, hormones, heart, blood... Read more »
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Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is a hereditary disorder in which cysts in the center of each kidney cause the kidneys to gradually lose their... Read more »