Results for Kidney Conditions

New York, NY (October 1, 2010) – Older adults with moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a higher prevalence of hearing loss than those of the same age without CKD, according to a new report published today in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation.

The American Heart Association explains how uncontrolled hypertension or high blood pressure can lead to damage to the coronary arteries, heart attack, heart disease, congestive heart failure, aortic dissection, atherosclerosis, Stroke, Kidney damage, Vision loss, Erectile dysfunction, Memory loss, Fluid in the lungs and Angina.

Doctors and patients are grappling with the unsettling finding that chronic use of popular heartburn medicines may be riskier than was thought

Quiz yourself to find out how much you actually know about kidney function and disease. Learn as you go with this National Kidney Foundation provided quiz.

Luciana Lozza de Moraes MarchioriI; Eduardo de Almeida Rego FilhoII; Tiemi MatsuoIII
IPhD in medicine and Health Sciences, Professor of Speech Therapy and Pharmacy - Norte do Paraná University
IIPhD in Medicine, Professor of the Postgraduate course in Medicine and Health Sciences Londrina State University
IIIPhD in Statistics, Professor of the Postgraduate course in Medicine and Health Sciences Londrina State University
SUMMARY
AIM: To identify likely…

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois improves the health and well-being of people at risk for or affected by kidney disease through prevention, education and empowerment.

Learn about the causes and symptoms of kidney disease from the experts at WebMD.

World Kidney Day occurs on the second Thursday in March each year. Find out what your kidneys do and how to keep them healthy!

Mary Pearsall successfully received a kidney from son Matt, but more than 2,800 others in Michigan still await a donor

Natasha Fuller, 8, has been in need of kidney for years.

One in 10 of us will have a kidney stone at some point in our lives.

A man who developed severe kidney inflammation and needed dialysis after taking Nexium has filed a lawsuit.

By Clare Bratten NASHVILLE, TN — Contradicting fears and myths about kidney transplants is critical for Dr. Clarence Foster, Surgical Director of Organ Transplant for TriStar Centennial Medical Center. “Moving here gives me a chance to educate and give back to the African American community and encourage organ donation so my transplant patients get the …

DaVita provides a complete range of dialysis treatments and support services for patients living with chronic kidney failure, also known as end stage renal disease, or ESRD.

On Thursday, March 9, 2017 Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) will partner with the National Kidney Foundation to raise awareness about kidney transplant as part of World Kidney Day. The …

Learn the incredible story about Facebook connection that led to a lifesaving kidney transplant surgery at UC San Diego Health (health.ucsd.edu). The...

Learn the risk factors of kidney disease to prevent irreversible damage.

The body has two kidneys that perform the crucial roles of maintaining the normal physiological condition of the body. Its vital role is to cleanse the body of toxic substances and excess fluids in

Learn the risk factors of kidney disease to prevent irreversible damage.