Kidney Health
Kidney Donor Twist
A woman who stepped up to donate a kidney to another woman received more than a blessing...
A woman who stepped up to donate a kidney to another woman received more than a blessing...
Incompatible Kidneys
Don Tharp was in dire need of a kidney, but no suitable donor could be found.
Don Tharp was in dire need of a kidney, but no suitable donor could be found.
Malloy Kidney
A former president of Notre Dame is donating one of his kidneys to a woman in need.
A former president of Notre Dame is donating one of his kidneys to a woman in need.
Preeclampsia
Women who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy have an increased risk for kidney disease later in life.
Women who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy have an increased risk for kidney disease later in life.
Why is Summer Kidney Stone Season?
Dr. Salant and Dr. Marks discuss why kidney stones are so common in the summer and the preventive measures and symptoms associated with kidney stones.
Dr. Salant and Dr. Marks discuss why kidney stones are so common in the summer and the preventive measures and symptoms associated with kidney stones.
Gender Transplant
Researchers have found that kidney transplants between different genders may lead to organ rejection.
Researchers have found that kidney transplants between different genders may lead to organ rejection.
Kidney Transplant
Doctors have been able to perform a kidney transplant using only a single incision in the donor.
Doctors have been able to perform a kidney transplant using only a single incision in the donor.
Kidney Chain
A creative new program encourages family of kidney receipients to become donors themselves.
A creative new program encourages family of kidney receipients to become donors themselves.
Kidney Climate
As the temperature continues to rise over the next 50 years, researchers say we may see more cases of kidney stones.
As the temperature continues to rise over the next 50 years, researchers say we may see more cases of kidney stones.
Why You Need Your Kidneys
What do you know about your kidneys? Most people are aware that they look something like kidney beans, and that there are two of them-- but that's about it. As you might expect, kidneys are actually quite important.
What do you know about your kidneys? Most people are aware that they look something like kidney beans, and that there are two of them-- but that's about it. As you might expect, kidneys are actually quite important.
Peritoneal Dialysis: A Treatment for Kidney Disease
As little as 40 years ago, a diagnosis of total kidney failure meant that death would soon follow. But thanks to major advances in medical technology, patients with kidney failure are living longer and healthier lives.
As little as 40 years ago, a diagnosis of total kidney failure meant that death would soon follow. But thanks to major advances in medical technology, patients with kidney failure are living longer and healthier lives.
High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease: How Are They Connected?
High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease: How Are They Connected?
High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease: How Are They Connected?
A Kidney Disease Mystery: What is FSGS?
Many cases of kidney disease in the United States are linked to serious medical conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, but there some forms of kidney disease that have no known cause.
Many cases of kidney disease in the United States are linked to serious medical conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, but there some forms of kidney disease that have no known cause.
Which Kidney Stone Do You Have?
There are a number of different kinds of kidney stones. Calcium stones are most common and can be combined with other substances including phosphates, oxylate (AKA. oxalate) and uric acid.
There are a number of different kinds of kidney stones. Calcium stones are most common and can be combined with other substances including phosphates, oxylate (AKA. oxalate) and uric acid.
Identifying Kidney Failure
The statistics are sobering. Approximately 20 million people are affected today by kidney and urinary tract diseases, and more than 50,000 people die each year as a result of these diseases.
The statistics are sobering. Approximately 20 million people are affected today by kidney and urinary tract diseases, and more than 50,000 people die each year as a result of these diseases.
A Kidney Disease Mystery: What is FSGS?
Many cases of kidney disease in the United States are linked to serious medical conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, but there some forms of kidney disease that have no known cause
Many cases of kidney disease in the United States are linked to serious medical conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, but there some forms of kidney disease that have no known cause
Hemodialysis: A Life Saver for Kidney Disease
Information regarding Hemodialysis
Information regarding Hemodialysis
What are Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones are combinations of protein, calcium and other minerals that precipitate out of the urine, within the kidney, and can lodge either in the kidney or along the urinary tract.
Kidney stones are combinations of protein, calcium and other minerals that precipitate out of the urine, within the kidney, and can lodge either in the kidney or along the urinary tract.
Why is Summer Kidney Stone Season?
Dr. Salant and Dr. Marks discuss why kidney stones are so common in the summer and the preventive measures and symptoms associated with kidney stones.
Dr. Salant and Dr. Marks discuss why kidney stones are so common in the summer and the preventive measures and symptoms associated with kidney stones.
Treating Kidney Stones
Dr. Salant and Dr. Marks discuss the different treatments for kidney stones and how you and your doctor can decide which one is best for you.
Dr. Salant and Dr. Marks discuss the different treatments for kidney stones and how you and your doctor can decide which one is best for you.