Articoli del medico: Professor Liz Lightstone Più di 7440 articoli redatti dai migliori specialisti

Professor Liz Lightstone
05.10.21
Nefrologa

Protein in urine: what does this indicate?

Proteinuria is a symptom of an underlying health problem in which there are increased levels of protein in the urine. If it is left undetected or untreated, proteinuria can progress to more serious complications. We spoke to Professor Liz Lightstone, one of our top consultant nephrologists operating in London, about this symptom to understand what it means to have it and what underlying health conditions might be causing it.

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Professor Liz Lightstone
29.06.21
Nefrologa

Lupus: How does it affect the kidneys?

One of London’s top nephrologists Professor Liz Lightstone explains just how lupus affects the kidneys and the ways in which it can be diagnosed and managed.

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Professor Liz Lightstone
22.07.20
Nefrologa

COVID and kidney disease treatment: how kidney clinics have adapted

Kidney disease patients are facing new challenges due to the coronavirus COVID-19. Kidney clinics are consistently adapting to ensure patient safety is at the heart of all decisions and they are continuing treatment where possible. Professor Liz Lightstone clarifies how the virus affects patients with existing kidney disease, the virus' potential to cause kidney disease, the importance of attending your appointments, the availability of transplants and more.

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Professor Liz Lightstone
02.05.18
Nefrologa

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.

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Professor Liz Lightstone
28.02.18
Nefrologa

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.

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