Every day is made up of a series of choices, and most people have created unhealthy habits without knowing it. In the United States, 15% of adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and 90% of those individuals are unaware of their health condition. CKD can cause a variety of health problems including heart disease, kidney failure, stroke and premature death. Fortunately, … [Read more...]
What Exactly Is a Kidney Stone? An Introduction for First-Time Sufferers
Urine is formed after the kidneys filter waste from the blood. In other cases, minerals and salt in the urine accumulate to create kidney stones. The stones vary in their sizes, from the size of a sugar crystal to the size of a ping-pong ball, but these are hardly noticed unless they begin causing blockages. The result of their formation is intense pain, especially when they … [Read more...]
Tips To Help Your Overcome Kidney Disease and Remain Positive
Your world has just been completely flipped upside down because your doctor has just announced that you are indeed suffering with kidney disease. You’re scared and sweating with fear not sure what the future has in store for you now. You start talking to all sorts of kidney disease specialists about the options you have in front of you but despite these talks you feel … [Read more...]
Tech Trends for Transplants
Advances in technology have made it easier for medical professionals to diagnose and treat patients. Specifically, technology is helping to improve the organ transplant process Social Media When it comes to organ transplants, finding compatible donors has always been an issue. The average wait for a person who needs a transplant is three to four years. NFL … [Read more...]