Lyndon Baines Johnson – often referred to by his initials ‘LBJ’ – was the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969. He previously served as the 37th vice president from 1961 to 1963 under President John F. Kennedy, and was sworn in shortly after Kennedy’s assassination. LBJ In 1948, Johnson was running […]
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10 top tips to manage CKD CKD may not (usually) be curable but there is alot you can do. This is what this article is all about. Here goes, we start with a summary Key Points Make sure CKD is detected early and a clear cause is identified Keep your blood pressure down Treat your
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10 risk factors for CKD Keep track of your kidney data with PKB First of all, how common is CKD (chronic kidney disease)? CKD is common, affecting around 1 in 10 of the population. Fortunately only 1 in 100 of them (i.e. 1 in 1000 of the population) go on to need dialysis or a
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10 kidney cancer facts Here are ten facts about kidney cancer. 1. Kidney cancer – includes cancers of the outer kidney (90%; cortex and medulla), inner kidney (5%; pelvis, drainage system) and the ureter (5%). Most outer kidney cancers are adenocarcinomas (or renal cell carcinomas, RCCs). Most inner kidney and ureter cancers are transitional cell
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What is proteinuria (protein in urine)? A small amount of protein in the urine is normal. But higher levels of protein in urine (proteinuria) are almost always a sign of kidney disease (CKD, or AKI). The kidneys are the bodys’ dustmen. They remove waste (from food), water and salts from the blood. Protein is normally
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These are the blood, urine and x-ray tests that should be done for most patients with mores severe AKI. Blood tests Full blood count (FBC) Haemoglobin (Hb; red cells). The normal range of Hb = 130-170 g/L (men), 110-150 g/L (women). A low Hb (called anaemia) is a feature of more severe AKI. White cells
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What is a kidney (renal) biopsy? A kidney biopsy is an important but invasive procedure with pros and cons, which we will now go through. Its normal to be a little anxious But what is it? It’s a procedure to take a sample of kidney tissue, about the size of a small pin, which is
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Key Points Myth: CKD is rare (a mild form is quite common) Myth: CKD makes you feel unwell (it’s a silent disease in its early stages) Myth: CKD leads to dialysis (that is rare) Myth: Drinking a lot of water is ‘good’ for the kidneys (it is not) Myth: Kidney problems cause back pain (also
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What is a kidney transplant? Keep track of your kidney data with PKB Key Points A kidney transplant is the best treatment for CKD5 (kidney failure) for many people The kidney can come from a live donor (friend, relative or partner) or deceased (dead) donor Kidneys from live donors last approximately 15 years and kidneys
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10 kidney stone facts Kidney stones (also called nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) are very common, occuring in over 10% of the population, getting more common with age. They affect approximately 1 in 5 males and 1 in 10 females by age 70 years. The kidneys, ureters and bladder are common sites where stones may be found.
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