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...

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

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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...

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What is Nephrotic Syndrome Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disease in which a high amount of protein is filtered through the kidneys,...

Introduction A kidney disease diagnosis can lead to feeling overwhelmed by all the changes healthcare providers recommend. However,...

According to the multinational study from the International Society of Nephrology titled Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN - GKHA), there...

The kidneys are the filters for your body's blood. Any damage to the kidneys can cause great imbalance.

Photo by Mitchel Willem Jacob Anneveldt on Unsplash Ah, Spring! It's that time when everyone’s buzzing with vacation plans. And guess...

Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a very common disease amongst Americans today. According to the Center for Disease Control, it's the...