Does acupuncture work? Probably, yes. But let’s start with the question, what is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine, mainly used for long term pain. Sterilised, one time use needles as fine as a human hair are inserted into the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes. It is used in many […]
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John F Kennedy (JFK)’s complex medical and surgical history The 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy (JFK), had a complex medical and surgical history that is now thought to be an autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 with Addison’s disease and hypothyroidism. He also had gastrointestinal symptoms from adolescence, which now fit well
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What are 10 top tips for conjunctivitis? We will describe 10 top tips for conjunctivitis. 1. Conjunctivitis, also known as ‘pink or red eye’ – is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the thin, transparent layer that covers the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. 2. Three main types
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10 NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis) facts Before you can live well with NASH, you need to know what it is – so here is a bit of background first. 1. What is the liver and what does it do? The liver is a large organ that sits on the right side of the upper tummy and
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What are CKD sick day rules? They are rules are designed to reduce the likelihood of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and kidney failure – largely in frail elderly people on multiple medications. So, if such patients become sick and dehydrated (usually secondary to an infection, e.g. urine, chest or gastrointestinal), they are advised to withhold
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Why a suicidal person should go to A&E – and what happens If you have having serious suicidal thoughts, do not delay. Ring 999 or go to A&E now It may seem strange for a suicidal person go to A&E. You may think A. it’s not what they are for, as B. it’s not an accident or
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What happens when you are admitted to a psychiatry ward? If you or a loved one has a severe mental illness and the condition worsens, it may be that an admission to a mental health hospital would be beneficial. What to take with you If an admission is decided upon it is a good idea to ask what you need to
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10 unanswered questions in kidney transplantation In this article, we will describe 10 unanswered questions in kidney transplantation. 1. Why do blood clots in the transplanted kidney artery (and vein) still occur despite anticoagulation? When blood in the blood vessels to the transplanted kidney clots, the kidney has no blood flow. It usually does not
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10 (more) unanswered questions in nephrology, CKD and transplantation In this article, we will describe 10 (more) unanswered questions in nephrology, CKD and transplantation. CKD 1. Why are we not deprescribing in nephrology? In the era of deprescribing, there is recognition that polypharmacy is common in nephrology, and an issue for many of our patients.
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CKD and gout Can CKD cause gout? Yes. In fact, one out of 10 people with chronic kidney disease have gout, and an even higher percentage of people with gout have CKD (i.e. it works both ways). Why? When you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), your kidneys do not work as well as they should
