Palliative care is underused for patients with malignant urinary obstruction, say researchers

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLess than half of patients with malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO)—a serious complication of advanced cancer, with a poor prognosis—rece

Updated on: December 26,2023 17

Palliative care is underused for patients with malignant urinary obstruction, say researchers

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLess than half of patients with malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO)—a serious complication of advanced cancer, with a poor prognosis—rece

Updated on:December 26,2023 17

Urology treatment studies show increased reporting of harmful effects

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, clinical trial reports in major urology journals have been more likely to include data on harmful effects of treatments,&

Updated on: December 26,2023 17

Urology treatment studies show increased reporting of harmful effects

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, clinical trial reports in major urology journals have been more likely to include data on harmful effects of treatments,&

Updated on:December 26,2023 17

Using mathematics to enhance kidney exchange programs

byEindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Eindhoven University of TechnologyDanny Blom researched advanced models and their impact on the practice of kidney exchange.Imagine that you are patie

Updated on: December 26,2023 13

Using mathematics to enhance kidney exchange programs

byEindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Eindhoven University of TechnologyDanny Blom researched advanced models and their impact on the practice of kidney exchange.Imagine that you are patie

Updated on:December 26,2023 13

Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: What Is the Relationship?

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on November 08, 2022Medically reviewed byKashif J. Piracha, MDDiabetesandchronic kidney disease (CKD)are common

Updated on: December 24,2023 22

Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: What Is the Relationship?

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on November 08, 2022Medically reviewed byKashif J. Piracha, MDDiabetesandchronic kidney disease (CKD)are common

Updated on:December 24,2023 22

Stages of Kidney Disease and Treatment

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on November 19, 2023Medically reviewed byKashif J. Piracha, MDChronic kidney disease (CKD)is divided into five stages, rang

Updated on: December 24,2023 13

Stages of Kidney Disease and Treatment

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on November 19, 2023Medically reviewed byKashif J. Piracha, MDChronic kidney disease (CKD)is divided into five stages, rang

Updated on:December 24,2023 13

Kidney Failure

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDUpdated on September 21, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Hampton, MDKidney failure, also known asrenal failure, is a medical condition

Updated on: December 24,2023 31

Kidney Failure

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDUpdated on September 21, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Hampton, MDKidney failure, also known asrenal failure, is a medical condition

Updated on:December 24,2023 31

What Is Kidney Disease?

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on March 17, 2023Medically reviewed byJosephine Hessert, DOKidney disease refers to any condition that damages thekidneys,

Updated on: December 24,2023 8

What Is Kidney Disease?

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on March 17, 2023Medically reviewed byJosephine Hessert, DOKidney disease refers to any condition that damages thekidneys,

Updated on:December 24,2023 8

What Are Creatinine Tests?

What to expect when undergoing the testsByDebra Manzella, RNUpdated on July 28, 2023Medically reviewed byJamin Brahmbhatt, MDFact checked byShereen JegtvigCreatinin

Updated on: December 24,2023 15

What Are Creatinine Tests?

What to expect when undergoing the testsByDebra Manzella, RNUpdated on July 28, 2023Medically reviewed byJamin Brahmbhatt, MDFact checked byShereen JegtvigCreatinin

Updated on:December 24,2023 15

Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease

ByCory MartinUpdated on September 19, 2023Medically reviewed byMatthew Wosnitzer, MDChronic kidney disease(CKD) occurs when there is damage to the kidneys and they no lon

Updated on: December 24,2023 12

Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease

ByCory MartinUpdated on September 19, 2023Medically reviewed byMatthew Wosnitzer, MDChronic kidney disease(CKD) occurs when there is damage to the kidneys and they no lon

Updated on:December 24,2023 12

High Creatinine Levels: What Do the Results Mean?

ByColleen Doherty, MDUpdated on December 17, 2023Medically reviewed bySteffini Stalos, DOCreatinineis a natural waste product that accumulates in the bloodstream after a

Updated on: December 24,2023 21

High Creatinine Levels: What Do the Results Mean?

ByColleen Doherty, MDUpdated on December 17, 2023Medically reviewed bySteffini Stalos, DOCreatinineis a natural waste product that accumulates in the bloodstream after a

Updated on:December 24,2023 21

Deliberately damaging DNA could boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy in kidney cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCancer cell being attacked by two immune cells. Credit: NIH Image Gallery, CC BY 2.0DNA damage is one of the foundational causes of cancer. But researchers have now

Updated on: December 22,2023 9

Deliberately damaging DNA could boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy in kidney cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCancer cell being attacked by two immune cells. Credit: NIH Image Gallery, CC BY 2.0DNA damage is one of the foundational causes of cancer. But researchers have now

Updated on:December 22,2023 9

Individualized physical therapy reduces incontinence, pain in men after prostate surgery

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterDr. Kelly Scott. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterFor decades, therapy to strengthen pelvic muscles has been the standard treatment for men dealing with urin

Updated on: December 20,2023 12

Individualized physical therapy reduces incontinence, pain in men after prostate surgery

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterDr. Kelly Scott. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterFor decades, therapy to strengthen pelvic muscles has been the standard treatment for men dealing with urin

Updated on:December 20,2023 12