An extremely common condition affecting approximately one in four adults with diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, also called diabetic kidney disease, impacts the body’s ability to manage the task of filtering and removing waste products and extra fluid. Misdiagnosed or left untreated, over time diabetic nephropathy may progress to kidney failure, resigning you to dialysis until you can find a donor's ... Read More ->
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Three Ways to Treat Hypertension
Hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure, occurs when the pressure of the blood in your arteries starts to increase, thereby stressing your arteries. The bad news is that high blood pressure, which oftentimes is asymptomatic, can lead to any number of chronic or life-threatening ailments, to include stroke, heart attack, or heart failure. The good news is that, when properly ... Read More ->
Nephrologist vs Urologist
Do you know what the difference between a nephrologist and a urologist is? While they may sound similar, each of these medical physicians belongs to different specialized fields. If you are in need of one of these doctors, it’s important to understand the difference between the two. This will help you decide which one is best suited for your needs. What are Urologists and What Do They Treat? ... Read More ->
Uncontrolled Hypertension
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, which is a condition that affects approximately 75 million Americans. Roughly half of those have uncontrolled hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension is either when the person is not taking treatment to control their high blood pressure or when their hypertension is resistant to treatment – and it is therefore not being controlled. The ... Read More ->
5 Tips for Kidney Stone Prevention
According to recent studies, the prevalence of kidney stones is on the rise. In fact, one in ten of us will have a kidney stone in our lifetime. The actual cause of kidney stones varies, however certain risk factors can make developing one more likely. So how can we reduce our chances of developing a kidney stone? It’s easier than you might think! Kidney stones form when there is a build-up of ... Read More ->
