• Fenoldopam (a medicine that rapidly widens and relaxes blood vessels) probably reduces the risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI) (a condition where the kidneys suddenly lose their ability to ...

Kidney failure occurs when your kidneys lose the ability to filter waste from your blood sufficiently. It may not cause symptoms in the early stages. Your kidneys filter your blood and remove ...

If you’re feeling pain, the type and severity may differ depending on whether it’s a kidney or back issue. Your exact symptoms can help you figure out which area is the source of your pain.

Aim: To compare the Sbisa bar (Bagolini filter bar) with neutral density filters (NDF) in quantifying relative afferent pupillary defects (RAPD). Methods: 11 patients with a RAPD were graded and a ...

Both afferent and efferent functions may be affected. Despite much progress, our understanding of the pathophysiology of MS, and the efficacy of our available treatments, remain inadequate.

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Kidney doctors are called nephrologists. They treat conditions that affect the kidneys, like chronic kidney disease and kidney stones. They also may help people manage chronic conditions like diabetes ...

Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and may also lower blood pressure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. If you have CKD, you may need to keep an eye ...

Kidney function tests are simple procedures that use either blood or urine to help identify kidney problems. There are a few types of kidney function tests, which investigate various aspects of ...