Pagina 5 - Articoli medici di Nefrologia

What conditions can dialysis help to manage and when is it needed?

The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste substances out of our blood and expelling them as urine. However, kidney failure can mean that a patient needs to have their blood filtered by a machine to survive. This is called dialysis. Respected nephrologist Dr Andrew Palmer is here to answer all the questions you may have about this procedure.

Dr Peter Hill
07.05.18
Nefrologia

How to manage chronic kidney disease

There can be a number of different causes of kidney disease. With the help of leading consultant nephrologist, Dr Peter Hill, we look at the different causes, and how you can manage the condition if you are diagnosed.

Professor Liz Lightstone
02.05.18
Nefrologia

Chronic kidney disease: how beetroot juice and a healthy diet can help manage the condition

Chronic kidney disease is the term describing when the kidneys are not working properly. Leading consultant nephrologist, Professor Liz Lightstone discusses the possible causes, and how you can improve the health of your kidneys.

Dr Jonathan Kwan
26.04.18
Nefrologia

The misdiagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Kidney specialist Dr Jonathan Kwan reports that it is not uncommon for patients to be misdiagnosed with chronic kidney disease, causing unnecessary anxiety and costs for patients.

Dr Jonathan Kwan
13.04.18
Nefrologia

6 expert tips on how to look after your kidneys if you have diabetes

Top kidney specialist Dr Jonathan Kwan offers his expert advice on how to prevent, or slow down, chronic diabetic kidney disease and to reduce other illnesses such as diabetic eye, heart, brain and never diseases.

Dr Peter Hill
19.03.18
Nefrologia

Haemodialysis: how it is performed?

Leading nephrologist, Dr Peter Hill explains all about the process of haemodialysis, including what to expect, and the changes to your diet you will need to make.

Professor Liz Lightstone
28.02.18
Nefrologia

I have chronic kidney disease (CKD), can I have a baby?

If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), it can be a difficult decision to decide whether or not to have a child; however medical advances make that decision easier. Consultant nephrologist, Professor Liz Lightstone, who has run an obstetric renal clinic for more than 20 years and considered a world leader in this area, talks through the things to consider when making this decision.

Professor Jeremy Levy
15.11.17
Nefrologia

Glomerulonephritis – A quick guide

Glomerulonephritis can refer to a wide variety of kidney diseases, which sometimes can affect the whole body. Highly distinguished consultant nephrologist, Professor Jeremy Levy, guides us through the symptoms of glomerulonephritis and how to treat it.