Pig kidney transplant advance – no mention of pig viruses The first man to receive a genetically modified kidney transplant from a pig has been discharged from hospital. The 62-year-old was sent home recently, two weeks after the surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Organ transplants from genetically modified pigs have had variable success in […]
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At what CKD stage should you see a nephrologist? CKD Stage 4. At the latest. That is the short answer. You should see a kidney specialist, called a nephrologist, when your eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate the key measure of kidney function) is less than 30 mls/min. This occurs at Stage 4 CKD. The creatinine
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Doctor, why is my urine frothy (foamy)? Proteins and other substances. All humans have a small amount of protein in the urine. This is normal (and probably) the cause. Like soap, proteins have certain properties that cause them to react in liquid and create bubbles or foam. Urine is normally pale yellow to dark amber
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What are the 5 stages of diabetic nephropathy (and treatments)? There are 5 stages of diabetic nephropathy (DN). This is called the Mogensen classification of diabetic nephropathy. DN Stage 1. Hyperfiltration Years from diagnosis – at onset Urinary dipstick – negative uACR (lab urine test) – normal, i.e. < 3 mg/mmol GFR – increased (>150
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CKD. Is it a disease or normal ageing? Does it even exist? As you can imagine this a deliberately controversial article. Here goes. Key points CKD stages 1 to 4 may be asymptomatic health states. According to previously proposed definitions of disease, they do not meet the criteria to be called a ‘disease’ Reduced kidney
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COVID-19 and CKD Key points for CKD patients Do not come to the hospital – if you have symptoms that could be Coronavirus, without getting in touch first. You may have to come if its for haemodialysis of course. But if you do not absolutely need to come that day, you will most likely be
What causes acute interstitial nephritis (AIN)? Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is an acute inflammation of the ‘tubulo-interstitium’ of the kidney. This is mainly in the medulla (inner area) of the kidney. In other words, it is not in the glomeruli (mini-filtering units), which are mainly in the cortex (outer area) of the kidney. It is
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What are the 10 best water tablets (diuretics)? In this article, we will describe what are the 10 best water tablets (diuretics). Let’s start with the basics. What are diuretics? Diuretics, sometimes called water tablets, help rid your body of water and salt (sodium). They are used for diseases when there is too much water
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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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I’ve just been diagnosed with CKD – what should I do? Here are five things to do. 1. Don’t panic Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy 2. See your GP Make a face to face appointment with your GP in the next 2-3 days. In an ideal world you should get a ‘double
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