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Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
The Nurse Practitioner's Role: Vital in Nephrology
Christina A. Braun, MS, Nurse Practitioner from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, reviews the role of the NP in nephrology, particularly in the dialysis clinic.
Non-Invasive Procedure for Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are small pieces of hard material that form inside the kidney. They can be dissolved in the urine, but occasionally they become too large to pass in this manner. Passing kidney stones can be painful. There is a variety of treatments available.
How to Properly Test PH in Urine
The pH of urine is affected by a variety of things, including diet, certain treatments, time of day, glucose level and even infections. Checking urine pH can be helpful in the discovery of certain conditions. Alkaline (high pH) urine can be indicative of kidney failure, renal tubular acidosis or a
How to Treat Severe Pain From Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are referred to as calculi in the medical community. They are actually mineral deposits that harden over time in to stones. Kidney stones cause extreme pain when the body tries to pass them. Many times, medical intervention is needed to get rid of them. In the meantime, however, you wi
Home Remedy for a Urinary Infection
Urinary tract infection, or UTI, is a painful condition that affects the urinary organs when harmful bacteria enter the urethra and multiply. The only cure for a urinary infection is treatment with antibiotics. If you suspect a UTI, see a doctor immediately to avoid spreading of the infection to the
Throat Infection Symptoms
Sore throats are common by themselves or as part of another illness like a cold or flu. Children are especially prone to contraction from other children. There are a few symptoms to identify a sore throat and it is important to know if it is a viral or bacterial infection. A doctor should be conside
A QI Project to Educate Nurses on Coude Catheter Placement
Does training nurses for placement of Coude catheters improve care and allow for better use of health care resources?
Kidney Stone Risk Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Find out about the potential risk factors for kidney stone development after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, and recommendations for reducing the risk.
Problems With Bladder Control in Children
Bladder control problems in children can be embarrassing for a child and frustrating for his parents. While age is an issue when it comes to bladder control, there are often treatable physical issues behind the problems.
Foods to Cure Kidney Disease
Fruit and veggies can help fight kidney disease.veggie image by AGphotographer from Fotolia.comKidneys function by removing wastes, and they regulate salt and mineral balance as well as blood pressure . When kidneys become damaged, wastes build up and abnormal oxidation begins, which can...
Pediatric Vesicoureteral Reflux: Treatment Patterns and Outcomes
The authors discuss problems with the use of prophylactic antibiotics in patients with vesicoureteral reflux to reduce the risk of developing urinary tract infections and renal scarring.
How to Treat Glue Ear
Otitis media is a middle ear infection. When otitis media is accompanied by effusion, it is called glue ear. This condition is one in which the negative pressure from the malfunctioning tubes in the ear cause fluid to collect in the middle ear. Over time, the fluid becomes thick and makes it difficu
Kawasaki Disease Symptoms
Marked by high fever and peeling skin, Kawasaki disease most often affects children in Japan and ethnic Japanese children in the United States. Treatment for Kawasaki disease is effective but must be given quickly to protect the child's circulatory system. To diagnose the condition, a doctor will ex
Treatment with Botulinum Toxin A After Failed Augmentation Ileocystoplasty
This 49-year-old patient with intractable detrusor overactivity was able to discontinue anticholinergics and penile sheath after intradetrusor injections of botulinum toxin A.
Causes of Overactive Bladder
Learn more from WebMD about overactive bladder -- or OAB -- and its link with other health problems.
Thiazide-Associated Hyponatremia
Is thiazide use associated with an increased risk of hyponatremia? This new study explores the latest research.
'We Need to Raise the Bar' on Prostate Surgeries
Dr. Matthew Cooperberg talks with Andrew Vickers about new research tying high-volume surgeons and hospitals to better outcomes in prostate cancer surgery.
What Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
WebMD explains pelvic organ prolapse, a condition in which pelvic muscles can no longer adequately support organs in the pelvic area.
Diet for Preventing Kidney Stones
Anyone who has experienced a kidney stone knows what a painful ordeal it can be. The sharpest pain can be felt in the lower abdomen and/or lower back. Diet is a major contributing factor to this issue, and certain rules should be followed to avoid kidney stones.
Duration of CKD and Executive Function in Pediatric Patients
Is there an established connection between chronic kidney disease and reduced attention and executive function in pediatric patients, and does duration of disease play a role?