If you've ever gotten muscle cramps before, one piece of advice you may have heard is "Make sure you eat some bananas!" Why? Because bananas have a lot of potassium. Potassium is an essential electrolyte that helps muscles and nerves function. What is hyperkalemia? While potassium is important, too much potassium can cause problems in your body. The most serious problems it can cause include paralysis and cardiac arrest (stopping your heart). "Hyperkalemia" the medical term f

What are Kidney Stones ? Kidney stones are solid masses or crystals that form from substances (like minerals, acids and salts) in your kidneys. Kidney stones are also called renal calculi or nephrolithiasis. About 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone during their lifetime. They are more common in men. Causes of Kidney Stones Kidney stones form when urine has too many crystal-forming substances, such as calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, or uric acid. At the same time, urin

A New Pill That Helps Treat Anemia in Kidney Disease Many patients who have chronic kidney disease will develop anemia, which means their blood does not carry enough oxygen throughout the body. This can cause people feel very tired, weak, dizzy, and short of breath. Many current treatments require shots and frequent visits to a clinic, which can be stressful and inconvenient. A new pill taken by mouth called roxadustat is offering a simpler option. Roxadustat helps the body m

What is a kidney stone? The formation and periodic passage of crystal particles is known as kidney stones. This is a common urological disease also known as nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis. Calcium oxalate is the major component of most kidney stones. Other elements that can form a kidney stone include calcium phosphate, uric acid, struvite (formed from magnesium ammonium phosphate), and cystine. Kidney stones are considered risk factors for systemic diseases such as chronic

Chronic renal failure is a disease where one's kidneys are no longer functioning optimally. This condition happens in stages as the functionality of the kidneys drops and decreases over time. Chronic renal failure is also referred to as chronic kidney disease (CKD) or chronic kidney failure. What do kidneys do? Our bodies naturally have two kidneys, one on the left and one on the right side in our upper abdomen. They have a bean-shaped form. Kidneys are located towards the ba

By: Jessica Chhoy Kidneys: Your kidneys are a crucial organ as they work to filter blood and remove waste from your body. Without properly functioning kidneys, it can lead to us feeling sick and unwell. This is when kidney failure can arise. Kidney failure is when one or both of the kidneys cannot function on their own. Most people have 2 kidneys, but they can live with 1 kidney if it functions perfectly well. Kidney Failure Symptoms: Fatigue Nausea Confusion Swelling (edema)

By: Nesredin Hassen Yesuf LinkedIn | Email Introduction Hypertension, often described as the “silent killer,” remains one of the most important global health challenges of the 21st century. Affecting more than 1.28 billion adults worldwide, hypertension is both a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and a critical driver of chronic kidney disease (CKD) [1,2]. The relationship between blood pressure and renal health is bidirectional: uncontrolled hypertension damages the k

By: Nesredin Hassen Yesuf LinkedIn | Email Introduction While the kidney is classically known for its role in excretion and...

Over 90,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant in the United States. People who need a transplant start with an evaluation. The...

Introduction Maintaining water homeostasis is essential for preserving plasma osmolality and electrolyte balance. The hormone arginine...

Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Kidney Disease, often referred to as CKD is a progressive medical condition that affects the...

Winter is a time of viral infections , such as COVID, which "celebrates" its fifth anniversary in 2025 since the pandemic began in 2020....

Patients with acute and chronic renal failure or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) frequently rely on dialysis or organ transplantation to...

Broca’s aphasia is frequently observed following a blockage or clot in the middle cerebral artery, leading to a disruption in blood flow....

Heart failure treatment has entered a new era with Sacubitril/Valsartan, a revolutionary angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor...

Have you ever heard that drinking too much water can kill you !!! Well,while that may be an uncommon thing to say about water intake....

Having an alcoholic drink socially with family and friends every couple of days or once a week is usually normal and fine for the average...

Our kidneys are small organs with impressively complex structure and function. Kidneys not only remove extra fluid and waste from body...

Check out my previous blog on the series of learning nephrotic syndrome : In this blog we will briefly learn about types, diagnosis, and...

AI can be described as the science and engineering of intelligent machines. AI is currently used in medicine in a various number of ways,...