Articles related to "Dialysis"



My Manifested Mailbox
In this article I answer some of your dialysis questions I've received in my email.
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My Mailbox Revisited
More of your kidney failure and dialysis questions answered.
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An Introduction to Kidney Failure
What do we do when our kidneys cease to filter? In this article we will examine the possibilities surrounding kidney failure and the available treatment options.
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Entering a Hemodialysis Center
At last, the unveiling of the hemodialysis experience and atmosphere, featuring tips for a successful journey.
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Dialysis
Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis involves major lifestyle changes and other issues. Find out what is in store for those who need it.
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Embrace Life While on Dialysis
Kidney patients can engage in activities during and between dialysis treatments to help them embrace life in a genuinely positive way.
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Give My Regards To Reuse
An introduction about Reuse. The reprocessing of dialyzers.
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A Pause for Pregnancy
While not for everyone, this article discusses the real probabilities of pregnancy for dialysis patients and transplant recipients.
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A Great Loss
I recently suffered the loss of my husband. This article reflects my thoughts.
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Dialysis Defined
This article describes the process of how dialysis works in layman's terms.
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Liver Dialysis is Now Available for Chronic Hepatitis C Patients
The FDA has approved of using a liver dialysis units to filter the blood of patients who are experiencing liver malfunctions...
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Pull-Tabs for Dialysis
People have been falsely believing for years that pull-tabs from cans can be redeemed for dialysis time.
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Hemodialysis vs. Peritoneal
Learn the basic differences between the dialysis choices, Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
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How Men Can Prevent Diabetes
Over half the patients who develop kidney failure and require renal dialysis today are diabetics.
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Kidney Transplant Candidate Awaits Organ
What emotions would describe how you would feel if you'd been on dialysis for ten years, and recently found out that you were a candidate for a kidney transplant?
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Renal Diet
An overview of the diet that is recommended for those with kidney disease and on dialysis.
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Our Frame of Mind
Read about the feelings of a couple who faced kidney failure, and know that you're not alone in this struggle.
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Supportive Steps
Small helpful ideas for dealing with kidney failure. For patients and their supporters.
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Transplant An Overview
A brief look at kidney transplantation
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What Can I Eat?
Read about a book that spices up the bland renal diet, featuring 2 of the books recipes.
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Why God?
A simple rhyme that asks the inevitable question.
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Cleaning HIV from the Blood
Just like dialysis, a machine that cleans HIV from the blood improves life expectancy in patients.
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Holiday Thoughts
Christmas memories and some thoughts for the holidays.
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Eliminating Toxins Through Body Cleansing
Today's polluted world makes it impossible to maintain good health and vitality. This makes it important to regularly cleanse the body of toxins to stay healthy.
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Goodpasture's Syndrome
Goodpasture's syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by damage to the kidneys or lungs or to both of these organs.
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Medical Care Impacted by Soaring Gas Prices
The soaring price of gas has impacted the medical care for many, especially those who have to travel frequently or for a long distance to and from treatments and exams.
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Pet Health Insurance
Pros and cons of medical insurance programs for the family pet.
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Renal Lifestyles Manual
A book review of a diet manual for renal failure.
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About the Kidneys
Read the basics of what the kidneys do and what happens when they fail.
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The Physician Patient Partnership
Aside from skill, what makes a doctor a good doctor, and what makes the patient-doctor team work well?
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A Guide to Understanding Your Vascular Access
This article gives valuable information relevant to maintaining a healthy vascular access in an effort to equip kidney failure patients who are considering hemodialysis.
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How to Manage Acute Renal Failure
The majority of cases of acute renal failure happen in patients who are already hospitalized due to a different illness or injury.
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Keeping Your Renal Transplant Healthy
Renal patients should register for kidney transplantation as soon as possible and then aspire to sustain the most preeminent blood tests results attainable.
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Kidney Failure
Renal failure, both acute and chronic, has an impact on both your health and your lifestyle. What are things you should know?
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Kidney Transplant in End-Stage Renal Disease
Novel therapy improves kidney transplant rates by reducing organ rejection in patients undergoing living- and deceased-donor-kidney transplantation.
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Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis is a kidney disorder with symptoms ranging from mild hypertension to renal failure that can occur in patients with systemic lupus and related disorders.
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Treating Cats with Chronic Renal Insufficiency
There are a number of options for treating chronic renal insufficiency (CRI) in cats, which may provide many more happy years for your pet.
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Resources on Destination Accessibility – A to E
A review of some of the links found at the Travel & Disability Section of Suite 101.
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Kidney Failure and Ultramarathoning !
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Diabetes: What You Should Know
According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, more than two million Canadians suffer from diabetes. Thousands of others have not been diagnosed.
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Kidney Dysfunction in Lupus
The kidneys and renal system are frequent targets of lupus. What are the early symptoms of a possible problem? What treatments are now available? What can I do to optimize my kidney health?
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Universal Access in Travel Symposium: An Interview with Tom Zoeller
An interview one of the organizers of the “Universal Access in Travel: Symposium and Exposition”, Tom Zoeller, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs for the American Association of Airport Executives. The event will be held December 12-14, 2005 at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront Hotel.
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What is an advanced medical directive?
Descriptive article about an advanced medical directive.
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An Introduction to High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is called the silent killer because many of its victims sustain tremendous damage before knowing they have the disease.
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Book Review: Saving Jessica
A review of Saving Jessica - a compelling story about love, sacrifice and difficult decisions.
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Disorders of Potassium
Potassium is an important electrolyte in the body that can be problematic in excessive or inadequate amounts.
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Lance Hahn of J Church (1967-2007)
Lance Hahn of beloved Austin-based J Church passed following a bout with ongoing illnesses, prompting an outpouring of support from the punk community.
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How to Check Blood Pressure – Troubleshooting
Review trouble-shooting tips, including proper technique and equipment, for taking a manual blood pressure (BP) to ensure that the measurement is accurate.
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Too Old to Donate Organs/Tissues? Think Again!
Many seniors erroneously assume that they are too old or have conditions making them ineligible to give the gift of life. Learn about U.S. organ & tissue donations.
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Herbal Allies for Post-Menopausal Women - Pt 2
Susun Weed discusses her favorite herbs for post-menopausal women: here seaweed and nettles.
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