Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) – meaning and limitations This is an article for those of you who want to know more about GFR – what it is, and its pros and cons. It is a very controversial area. Definition of GFR Glomerular filtration is the first stage of the formation of urine. It is therefore […]
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Fabry disease – an overview Fabry disease, also known as Anderson–Fabry disease and GLA deficiency, is a rare genetic disease that can affect many parts of the body, including the kidneys, heart, brain, and skin. Fabry disease is one of a group of conditions known as lysosomal storage diseases. Fabry disease affects approximately 1 in
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What are the 10 best immunosuppressants? We will describe what are the 10 best immunosuppressants. Actually there are not really ‘best’ ones, just the most commonly used. That is the focus of this article. Who needs immunosuppressants? You may need immunosuppressants if you have a: Autoimmune disease Solid organ transplant (e.g. kidney for kidney, liver,
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In a recent study by Shen, 2023 patients with combined anti-GBM disease and IgA nephropathy were studied. They are both causes of glomerulonephritis. Why is this important? The combination of anti–glomerular basement membrane (GBM) disease and immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is unusual but known to occur. Therefore Shen and colleagues studied such patients. What did
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How does the glomerulus work? A glomerulus is a tiny filter in the kidney. There are a million in each kidney. In other words the kidney is not one big filter, it is a million tiny ones. The first step in making urine is to separate the liquid part of your blood (plasma), which contains
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Can CKD be cured? There is no cure for chronic kidney disease (CKD) – in most patients. But it can be treated. Treatment can help relieve the symptoms and stop it getting worse. In other words, for most people with CKD, once it has started, they always have it. Though in a small number of
Healthy eating for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) What is the best diet for CKD patients? There is no such thing as a ‘CKD diet’. But in this article we will cover: ‘CKD diet’? What should a kidney patient eat? Healthy CKD diet CKD diet restriction CKD fluid restriction. 1. There is no such
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What is a healthy lifestyle for CKD patients? There are many things you can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle if you have CKD. The following advice will help control your CKD, and improve symptoms. In this article, we will go through the following things, which you can do to help yourself: Have a healthy
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What is blood pressure (BP)? Key Points Hypertension is very common It can be successfully treated Treatment can prevent strokes, heart failure and slow progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) Modern medicines are very effective They are more effective if you try to lead a healthier lifestyle. So. What exactly is blood pressure? Blood pressure
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Which SGLT2i is best for CKD? There is not a best one. They all have a major beneficial effect for most patients with CKD. Let;s start with some background. Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors (or SGLT2is or ‘gliflozins’) are commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes (DM2). You may be prescribed it to take one its
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