Why does this matter? Pain that occurs during the draining phase of peritoneal dialysis (PD), or drain pain, is an underreported complication of PD. PD drain pain can be in the shoulder, not just the tummy What did this study show? In a recent international study of over 1600 patients on PD, 28 percent had […]
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Jonah Lomu (12 May 1975 – 18 November 2015) was a New Zealand professional rugby union player. Lomu is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential players in the history of the sport. Standing 6 foot 5 inches and weighing 119 kilograms, Lomu was famed for his unprecedented speed, strength and agility.
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Aditi with her mother and father Eight-year-old Aditi Shankar has become the first child in the UK to receive a special type of kidney transplant that does not require her to take long-term drugs to stop organ rejection. Doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital say the breakthrough was made possible by reprogramming her immune system
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Why does this matter? Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition that affects over 800 million people worldwide. It is characterised by the gradual loss of kidney function over time. One complication is nephrogenic ascites, the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity due to impaired kidney function. However, in some cases, the symptoms of
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CKDEx videos A patients story – Darren, the Tiktok kidney warrior @ttkwarrior Question time with Doctor Andy Stein. Doctor Andy is a consultant Nephrologist at Coventry Hospital. #doctorandy #ttkwarrior #kidneydoctor #kidneyexpert #chronickidney #kidneyquestions ♬ original sound – Tiktok Kidney Warrior How the kidneys work Kidney physiology (health professionals) This is the science behind
In a recent study Hao et al (CJASN, 2023) studied nearly 4000 Chinese patients with IgA nephropathy. Why does this matter? IgA nephropathy is the commonest type of glomerulonephritis, which is responsible for 10% of the patients on dialysis. The effects of immunosuppression (drugs to suppress the immune system) in the treatment of IgA nephropathy
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Why is this case important? Nephrotic syndrome is rare, as is bilateral retinal detachment. When two unusual things happen at the same time (especially in different body systems), you should always ask yourself ‘are they connected?’ Also, a rapid diagnosis is required when permanent visual loss is a possibility. What happened? In a recent case
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10% of the population has CKD. CKD Explained is a new website recently launched by myself (Andy Stein) and my renal consultant colleague and friend Dr Waqar Ayub. It is primarily for patients with CKD (or are concerned about preventing it) – and their families. It will also be useful to junior (and student) health professionals, and
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Here are another 10 myths and facts about CKD. Kidney transplantation and gender Myth 1: In kidney transplantation males and females cannot donate their kidney to the opposite sex. Fact: Males and females can donate their kidney to the opposite gender as the structure as well as the functions of the kidneys are similar in
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Here are 10 more myths and facts about CKD. Does CKD run in families? Myth 1: CKD is not hereditary. Fact: CKD can have a genetic component. Some forms of CKD can be passed down through families. It’s essential to be aware of your family’s medical history and discuss any concerns with your doctor. The
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