SGLT2is linked to lower risk of kidney stones In a recent study Paik, 2024 looked at the risk of kidney stones in patients with type 2 diabetes on SGLT2is, and compared them to patients on alternative drugs for diabetes. Why is this important? Type 2 diabetes (DM2) is associated with an increased risk of kidney […]
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Can you drink alcohol with kidney disease? Drinking alcohol can be done safely in moderation, even if you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), end stage renal failure (ESRF) – or diabetes. The recommendations for alcohol for people with chronic kidney disease are the same as for the general population: it is best not to drink
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What you can do to help yourself with CKD In this article, we will describe what you can do to help yourself with CKD. There are the THREE important things you can do to help yourself 1. Monitor (and write down) the 2-3 numbers written below. The blood and urine tests can be performed and
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New drug candidate shrinks kidney cysts in polycystic kidney disease (PKD) In a recent study on animals and cells by Fedeles, 2024, a compound originally developed as a cancer treatment, was shown to hold promise for patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The kidneys in PKD can become very big Why is this
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How can I help myself with chronic kidney disease? In this article, we will answer the question ‘how can I help myself with chronic kidney disease?’ So. There are the THREE important things you can do to help yourself 1. Monitor (and write down) the 2-3 numbers written below. The blood and urine tests can
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Chronic kidney disease: pathophysiology and progression This article is primarily for health professionals. Pathophysiology Unlike acute kidney injury (AKI), where the healing process is complete with complete functional kidney recovery, chronic and sustained insults from chronic and progressive nephropathies evolve to progressive kidney fibrosis and destruction of the normal architecture of the kidney. This affects
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Celebrities and famous people with kidney stones Peter Andre – was forced to postpone two shows at Plymouth Pavilions in 2010 because of a kidney stone. Tim Burton. In 2011, Tim Burton missed the British Independent Film Awards because he was suffering from kidney stones. His then partner Helena Bonham Carter let the crowd at
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Sarah Hyland and her kidney transplants Sarah Hyland is an American actress and singer. Hyland was diagnosed with kidney dysplasia as a child and received a kidney transplant from her father in April 2012. That kidney failed after a few years, leading to a second kidney transplant in September 2017, donated by her younger brother.
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Andy Cole and his kidney transplant Andy Cole was a professional footballer, whose career lasted from 1988 to 2008. Playing for Manchester United, whe won five league titles, the Champions League and three FA Cups, including the treble in 1999. The forward, who scored 121 goals in 275 appearances for the Old Trafford club (and
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Celebrities and famous people with kidney disease This CKDEx’s list of famous people with kidney disease. Each has an article written about them. Andy Cole Halle Berry Darren Daniel (our very own Tik Tok kidney warrior) Serena Gomez Sarah Hyland Lyndon B Johnson Jonah Lomu Pele Tina Turner. Serena Gomez Other famous people who had/have
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