Pulmonary Hypertension in Kidney Disease: An Expert Perspective

George Bakris talks to Bisher Kawar about an important review of pulmonary hypertension in renal disease -- a serious and under-recognized problem in patients in with kidney disease.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

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Lower urinary tract symptoms are a common complaint for women who present with multiple issues. Find out how to get to the core cause.

Urinary Disorders in Children

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Urinary disorders in children can be distressing for both a child and his parents. Not only can a disorder be embarrassing, it can also be painful. A doctor can help determine the underlying cause of the disorder and explain treatment options.

Things to Eat and Drink to Help Fight a Bladder Infection

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Eliminating sugar can prevent bladder infections.sugar image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comUrinary tract infections (UTIs) or bladder infections are the most common infections women experience. According to the National Kidney and Urulogic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, one in...

Evidence-Based Approach to Preventing Catheter-Associated UTIs

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This bundle of interventions have effectively reduced the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections in one hospital unit. Will they work in yours?

Use of a Continence Nurse Specialist in Extended Care Facilities

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A program developed by a nurse continence specialist led to a decrease in falls, pressure sores, and UTIs.

Benzodiazepine Use and Mortality of Incident Dialysis Patients

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Benzodiazepines and other omega-receptor agonists are frequently used for sleep and anxiety disorders. The rates, correlates, and safety of individual benzodiazepines and zolpidem use are examined.

Drug Combo Treats Overactive Bladder

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Some men with overactive bladder may benefit from treatment with two drugs instead of one, a study shows.

How to Pass a Kidney Stone

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It has been said a kidney stone is the most painful experience a human can have next to childbirth. The kidney stone hurts when it moves in the kidney and through your urological system. The quicker you pass it, the less pain you'll have to endure. While some large kidney stones may require medical

Kidney Transplant Patients Should Be Managed Like Other Patients With CKD

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Bryan N. Becker, MD, from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, analyzes the similarities in management between kidney transplant recipients and CKD patients.

How to Prevent Uric Acid

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Gout is an inflammation of the joints caused by a buildup of uric acid in the body. Some of the symptoms of gout include sharp, sudden pains in your joints and limbs. While preventing uric acid isn't possible, you can reduce the amount of foods that cause high amounts of uric acid to be produced by

Ambient Temperature: Contributor to Kidney Stone Formation?

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Is there a plausible connection between climate and temperature and the development of kidney stones? This study investigates.

4 Ways to Treat High Blood Pressure Without a Pill

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Increased Dietary Sodium is Independently Associated With Greater Mortality Among Prevalent Hemodial

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Should prevalent hemodialysis patients be instructed to lower their dietary sodium intake? What does the latest science tell us about the connection between sodium and mortality in this subset of patients?

What Are the Causes of Recurring Urinary Tract Infections?

According to the American Medical Association (AMA), more than 8 million people in the United States visit doctors offices annually because of urinary tract infections. There are a number of reasons why this condition occurs and recurs; some people are more at risk.

A Unique Complication of Urethral Catheterization

Learn how pubic hair on a catheter tip acts as a catalyst for bladder stones.

What is Prostate Cancer?

Prostate malignancy is a major public healthcare concern due to devastating effects on the sexual, reproductive and psychological health of males.

Diethylene Glycol Poisoning From Transcutaneous Absorption

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How dangerous is diethylene glycol poisoning, what are the outcomes, and how can clinicians best diagnose and treat it?

Uric Acid Remedy

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Uric acid is a normal component of our blood. It does not require a remedy or a cure, unless levels become elevated. When uric acid levels in the body become elevated, a condition called hyperuricemia occurs. Hyperuricemia can be treated by resolving the underlying cause of the high uric-acid levels

A Transplant to Repair Urinary Incontinence?

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Stem Cells May Provide Permanent Solution to Common Problem