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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.
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
How dangerous is diethylene glycol poisoning, what are the outcomes, and how can clinicians best diagnose and treat it?
Uric Acid Remedy
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?
Stem Cells May Provide Permanent Solution to Common Problem
Nephrologists in Accountable Care Organizations -- Do They Have a Role?
Jeffrey Berns, MD, discusses the new CMS report on Accountable Care Organizations and wonders where nephrologists fit into them.
Where Are We in Diabetic Nephropathy: MicroRNAs and Biomarkers?
Do miRNAs play a role in diabetic nephropathy, and how could they help clinicians to better diagnose and predict the development of disease?
Simple Intervention Benefits Men on Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Are you doing all you can to help prostate cancer patients on hormone therapy? Dr. Gerald Chodak says that this intervention should be built into standard care models.
Medications That May Cause Urge Incontinence
IntroductionUrge incontinence is a disorder in which the bladder is unable to control the holding and release of urine. Urge incontinence usually includes an uncontrollable urge to urinate, followed by an involuntary release of urine before being able to get to a restroom. Though urge...
Pros and Cons for C4d as a Biomarker
How does CD4 function as a potential biomarker in pregnancy and autoimmune diseases, when antibodies can potentially cause tissue damage? This new study explains.
How to Stop Urinary Tract Infections from MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that causes the patient to become much more susceptible to infections of all kinds. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are exceedingly dangerous in MS patients. Untreated UTIs can lead to kidney infections, which can be deadly. MS patients should be v
The Etiology of Glomerulonephritis
Have researchers developed a clearer understanding of the etiology of glomerulonephritis over the past number of years? This new study investigates.
Kidney Stone Vs. Bladder Infection
Kidney stones and bladder infections both affect the urinary tract system. A kidney stone is a rock-like object that forms in the kidneys and passes through the ureters and into the bladder. A bladder infection, if left untreated, can move into the kidneys and can cause severe damage.
Understanding Genetics of Polycystic Kidney Disease
How is Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) inherited, what are the genes involved, and who is more likely to develop kidney failure?
Screening and Treatment of Bacteriuria in Renal Transplant Recipients
What are some of the potential infections that can arise in renal transplant patients?
The Renal Consult: Churg-Strauss Syndrome
This case report highlights the heterogeneous clinical spectrum of Churg-Strauss Syndrome.
Herbal Prevention for Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infection can be painful and may require the use of prescription antibiotics to treat successfully. But alternative herbal remedies have also been used for centuries to relieve some of the discomfort and prevent future infections. Here are some methods of herbal prevention for urinary