Did Mozart die of kidney failure? Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791) was one of the most prolific and influential composers of the Classical period. Sadly, he died towards the end of his thirty-fifth year, at his rented apartment in Vienna, in 1791. There has been no agreement as to the […]
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Why is the case important? Lupus nephritis (LN) is a complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and can lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and the need for dialysis and/or a kidney transplant. There are five types of lupus nephritis (LN). They include membranous nephropathy (called Class V lupus nephritis) and a proliferative (rapidly progressive)
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Kidney blood tests explained Keep track of your kidney data with PKB In this article, we will explain the commonly measured kidney blood tests, urine and other tests. Minerals Kidney function tests Other electrolytes Liver tests Bone tests Lipids (fats) Haematology (blood). Minerals Sodium (Na) Sodium is a mineral in the blood that is involved
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How does diabetes damage the kidneys (5 ways)? Kidney disease occurs in patients with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, usually after at least 10 years of the disease. Diabetes can affect the kidneys in five ways: Diabetic nephropathy Renovascular disease Urinary tract infection Papillary necrosis Other kidney conditions. We will now go
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What is the urinary albumin–creatinine ratio (uACR)? Albumin is one of the major proteins in the blood and is too large to be filtered by the kidneys. So healthy kidneys keep the albumin in your blood, whilst filtering the creatinine out into the urine. So, there should be very little or no albumin in your
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The commonest causes of dialysis in children, leading to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), vary depending on geographic location and population demographics. However, several primary underlying causes are consistently observed in paediatric ESRD (kidney failure, CKD5) cases worldwide. These common causes include: 1. Birth defects. A birth defect occurs when part of a baby’s body does
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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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Urinary tract Acute pyelonephritis = infection of the kidney(s), usually caused by a germ (bacterium) that has travelled up through the urethra, bladder, and ureter(s) from outside the body. Anuria = no urine output (or less than 100 ml/day). Azoospermia = absence of sperm in the semen. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) = benign enlargement of
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What is IgA nephropathy? IgA nephropathy is one of the 7 types of chronic glomerulonephritis (GN). They are all ‘autoimmune diseases’ where the immune (defence) system attacks normal tissue in the kidney (including the glomerulus). Why and how they occur is unclear. Who gets IgA? All GNs are rare. But IgA nephropathy is the most
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What is diabetic nephropathy? Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a serious complication of diabetes that affects the kidneys. It is more commonly caused by Type 2 diabetes (DN2), rather than Type 1 (DN1). In this article we will describe 10 facts about diabetic nephropathy. 1. Definition Diabetic nephropathy is a progressive long-term kidney disease caused by
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