According to an educational resource on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are an estimated 37 million people or 15% of adults in the US who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on current estimates.
Most 9 in 10 adults with the disease don’t even know they have it. 1 in 2 people […]
Chronic kidney disease affects 10% of the world’s population and each year, millions of people die because of a lack of access to proper and affordable treatment. More than two million patients around the world are also receiving treatment through dialysis or a kidney transplant to stay alive.
Over the last few years, the rate of […]
There are many reasons, and risk factors for why kidney stones form. If you have a family history of kidney stones, you’re likely to suffer the same thing. Obesity, urinary tract disorders, chronic bowel inflammation, and a diet high in animal protein are a few other risk factors.
In some cases, kidney stones form due to […]
It is a fact that prescription drugs and medications can have a negative impact on the kidney. But the situation is even worse for people who need dialysis and have chronic kidney disease.
The kidney, after all, is responsible for removing toxins from the body which means its inability to perform its function to the utmost […]
Failure to take care of your kidneys and maintaining renal health will lead to kidney failure, resulting in chronic kidney disease (CKD) that would require dialysis or a kidney transplant.
It can only go downhill from there.
This is why it is important to take better care of your kidneys, and work hard to achieve renal health. […]
Did you know that having high blood pressure can be an indicator of a kidney-related disease? While this may not immediately mean you have kidney disease, it does affect how our kidneys work.
High blood pressure is, in fact, one of the leading causes of kidney failure. Therefore, hypertension or elevated blood pressure can be considered […]
Health relies heavily on how we take care of our body–that’s no secret. When it comes to taking care of our kidneys, it’s up to us to give the care it deserves. This includes keeping healthy lifestyles and habits as well as being aware of kidney disease symptoms.
However, it’s also important that we become mindful […]
A clinical trial is defined by the World Health Organization as “any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions.” The goal is to evaluate the effects and outcomes of a trial on health.
There are several interventions used in a clinical trial. Apart from drugs, cells […]
Of the many patients with kidney failure, only a few are ever able to get new kidneys. Those who aren’t lucky enough to get an organ have to rely on dialysis, a procedure that isn’t a pleasant experience. The process takes a long time to complete and it is costly, not just for the patient […]
There are multiple participants in a clinical trial. Some are healthy while the others have the disease being studied.
Their role is to help researchers find answers to specific questions outlined in a research plan, known as the protocol. It contains vital information, such as the purpose of the study, the eligibility criteria of participants, and […]
