Vitamin B Could Aggravate Kidney Problems
Diabetic patients who take B vitamins to prevent kidney problems are likely making their situation much worse, according to new research.
Diabetic patients who take B vitamins to prevent kidney problems are likely making their situation much worse, according to new research.
Donor Numbers Swell When Money is Offered for Kidneys
The number of people willing to donate a kidney to a stranger nearly doubled when faced with the possibility of being paid for their donation.
The number of people willing to donate a kidney to a stranger nearly doubled when faced with the possibility of being paid for their donation.
Dialysis Shortage
Some people are receiving notification that they may not be able to get their dialysis as they normally do because of budget cuts.
Some people are receiving notification that they may not be able to get their dialysis as they normally do because of budget cuts.
Dialysis Machines Donated to Haiti
Medical machines donated to Haiti are a first in an effort to create a regulated dialysis system within the country.
Medical machines donated to Haiti are a first in an effort to create a regulated dialysis system within the country.
Boss Donates Kidney
Talk about a great boss. This one donated his kidney to one of his employees.
Talk about a great boss. This one donated his kidney to one of his employees.
A No Scar Kidney Transplant Procedure Makes Donating Easier
A new procedure makes it easier for others to donate their kidneys to loved ones.
A new procedure makes it easier for others to donate their kidneys to loved ones.
Kidney Swap
Two couples. The husbands each donated a kidney to the other mans wife.
Two couples. The husbands each donated a kidney to the other mans wife.
Kidney to Tenant
A mother of four was the miracle a man who needed a life-saving kidney transplant was looking for.
A mother of four was the miracle a man who needed a life-saving kidney transplant was looking for.
13 Way Kidney Transplant
A 13 way kidney transplant was carried out between two hospitals in the Washington DC area.
A 13 way kidney transplant was carried out between two hospitals in the Washington DC area.
Salt and Soda in Your Diet Could Affect Your Kidneys
A diet high in sodium and artificially sweetened beverages could affect your kidney function.
A diet high in sodium and artificially sweetened beverages could affect your kidney function.
Organ Donation and Technology
A piece of Silicon Valley technology finds itself, quite by accident, taking a starring role when it comes to organ donation.
A piece of Silicon Valley technology finds itself, quite by accident, taking a starring role when it comes to organ donation.
Kidney Drugs: the Latest
400-thousand people in the U-S are living with kidney failure. Many are waiting for a transplant.
400-thousand people in the U-S are living with kidney failure. Many are waiting for a transplant.
Wearable Dialysis May Become Portable
UCLA researchers continue their promising studies on wearable artificial kidney dialysis.
UCLA researchers continue their promising studies on wearable artificial kidney dialysis.
Kidney Chains are Helping Add Organs to the Donor Pool by the Thousands
The increase in kidney chains has increased the number of available donors; experts say if the practice continues it could add 3,000 kidney's to the donor pool.
The increase in kidney chains has increased the number of available donors; experts say if the practice continues it could add 3,000 kidney's to the donor pool.
Why is Summer Kidney Stone Season?
Dr. Salant and Dr. Marks discuss why kidney stones are so common in the summer and the preventive measures and symptoms associated with kidney stones.
Dr. Salant and Dr. Marks discuss why kidney stones are so common in the summer and the preventive measures and symptoms associated with kidney stones.
Treating Kidney Stones
Dr. Salant and Dr. Marks discuss the different treatments for kidney stones and how you and your doctor can decide which one is best for you.
Dr. Salant and Dr. Marks discuss the different treatments for kidney stones and how you and your doctor can decide which one is best for you.
What are Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones are combinations of protein, calcium and other minerals that precipitate out of the urine, within the kidney, and can lodge either in the kidney or along the urinary tract.
Kidney stones are combinations of protein, calcium and other minerals that precipitate out of the urine, within the kidney, and can lodge either in the kidney or along the urinary tract.
Identifying Kidney Failure
The statistics are sobering. Approximately 20 million people are affected today by kidney and urinary tract diseases, and more than 50,000 people die each year as a result of these diseases.
The statistics are sobering. Approximately 20 million people are affected today by kidney and urinary tract diseases, and more than 50,000 people die each year as a result of these diseases.
Hemodialysis: A Life Saver for Kidney Disease
Information regarding Hemodialysis
Information regarding Hemodialysis
Which Kidney Stone Do You Have?
There are a number of different kinds of kidney stones. Calcium stones are most common and can be combined with other substances including phosphates, oxylate (AKA. oxalate) and uric acid.
There are a number of different kinds of kidney stones. Calcium stones are most common and can be combined with other substances including phosphates, oxylate (AKA. oxalate) and uric acid.
