What Is The Function Of The Kidneys
Health Encyclopedia: Kidney Function Tests
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Cholesterol and Your Kidneys: A Fatal Connection
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...normally cleared by the kidney accumulates as kidney function decreases. The triglycerides... Read more »
Kidney tests for people with diabetes
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...friend who was concerned about interpreting kidney function tests (KFTs), which led me to think... Read more »
Metformin and the risk of lactic acidosis
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...using metformin) assuming the patient has good renal function? My question is if metformin... Read more »
The Causes of High Blood Pressure
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...structure in the neck which accelerates and slows many functions of the body. For example, an... Read more »
SGLT2 inhibitors -- an upcoming class of medications for diabetes
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...elevated blood glucose levels, the SGLT transporters function just the same as in folks with... Read more »
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Kidney function tests
What the risks are Special considerations Read more »Renal scan
... Normal Values What abnormal results mean Abnormal results indicate reduced kidney function(s). This may occur with acute or chronic renal failure, as complications of a kidney... Read more »Topamax (topiramate) and Higher Risk for Kidney Stones
...issue with your doctor, especially if you have a history of kidney stones or any problems with kidney function. Resources: Welch, Brian J.. MD; Graybeal, Dion, MD; Moe, Orson W., MD; Maalouf,... Read more »Kidney removal
...of the removal of a single kidney. If both kidneys are removed or if the remaining kidney does not function well enough, hemodialysis or kidney transplantation will be necessary to maintain life. ... Read more »Urinary Tract Infection: Complications
...reported significant impairment of a woman's quality of life during symptom periods, which affected social function, vitality, and emotional well being.Medical Complications of Urinary Tract... Read more »Images
Medications
...blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of... Read more »
...blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of... Read more »
...blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of... Read more »
...others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., kidney function, thyroid function, lithium blood... Read more »
...(e.g., complete blood counts before each dose, kidney function tests, liver function tests)... Read more »
Related News
Saving Organs, Saving Lives
October 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When a patient is treated for kidney cancer, surgeons remove the affected kidney as part of treatment. However, new research... Read summary »
Genes Predict Kidney Disease?
May 18, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire)-- A new study reveals three genes that contain common mutations may put some people at a higher risk for kidney disease. More than... Read summary »
Transplant Lengthens Lives of Diabetics With Kidney Disease
May 25, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type 1 diabetics in need of a kidney transplant may increase their long-term survival rate with a simultaneous pancreas-kidney... Read summary »
Surgery Safe for Seniors
April 17, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They say age is just a number, right? Well, researchers say age really doesn't matter when it comes to minimally invasive... Read summary »
Thyroid Problems Common in CKD Patients
June 17, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be at risk for hypothyroidism and problems that come with it. Subclinical... Read summary »
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