Articles related to "Renal Failure"



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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Renal Failure in Dogs and Cats
What is renal failure? How is it treated? What are the Symptoms? For many pet owners facing a diagnosis of kidney failure, these are common questions.
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Acute Renal Failure Reviewed
Acute renal failure implies that the kidneys have abruptly ceased working.
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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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Feline Renal Failure
Renal failure, or kidney disfunction can happen suddenly in a cat, or it can be a long-term chronic condition.
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Feline Kidney Disease
Feline kidney disease is most commonly seen in older cats, but can strike at any age. However, this condition can be managed through early diagnosis, treatment and care.
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A Great Loss
I recently suffered the loss of my husband. This article reflects my thoughts.
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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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Give My Regards To Reuse
An introduction about Reuse. The reprocessing of dialyzers.
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My Mailbox Revisited
More of your kidney failure and dialysis questions answered.
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Supportive Steps
Small helpful ideas for dealing with kidney failure. For patients and their supporters.
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Symptoms of CRI in Cats
Chronic renal insufficiency (CRI), also known as chronic renal failure (CRF), is a common cause of death among older cats.
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Why God?
A simple rhyme that asks the inevitable question.
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Lilies Poisonous to Cats
Easter lilies, tiger lilies, rubrum or Japanese showy lilies, and some day lilies are toxic to cats causing acute kidney failure.
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Sub-Q Fluid Therapy for Cats with CRI or CRF
The progression of chronic renal insufficiency (CRI), also known as chronic renal failure (CRF), can be slowed by giving cats subcutaneous (Sub-Q) fluids.
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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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About the Kidneys
Read the basics of what the kidneys do and what happens when they fail.
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Bloody Urine
IgA nephropathy is an autoimmune kidney disorder with symptoms ranging from transient episodes of bloody urine to renal failure.
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Dialysis Defined
This article describes the process of how dialysis works in layman's terms.
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Holiday Thoughts
Christmas memories and some thoughts for the holidays.
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My Manifested Mailbox
In this article I answer some of your dialysis questions I've received in my email.
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Renal Lifestyles Manual
A book review of a diet manual for renal failure.
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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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Why Diabetic Men Should Control Blood Pressure
Results from the ADVANCE Study demonstrated a simple and effective way to save lives and reduce risk of premature death in Diabetics - just lower their blood pressure!
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Easter Lilies Can Kill Cats
Here's how to protect your pet's health this Easter. Be aware of the symptoms and treatments of Easter lily poisoning in cats.
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Botanicals May Contain Acid That Causes Kidney Damage, Cancer
Aristolochic acid—a plant derivative commonly used in “traditional medicines” and botanical products—has been linked to kidney damage and various cancers, particularly those found in the urinary tract. Thus, after an FDA investigation revealed the presence of the acid in 18 products being sold in the United States, the agency has renewed warnings to consumers to avoid the dangerous ingredient.
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Diabetes facts and figures
Sugar Diabetes is the most common glandular condition in North America. Patients with Diabetes are candidates for heart disease.
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Feline PKD
As breeders learn more about Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), this hereditary illness can be stopped. Pet owners should also make themselves more aware!
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Melamine in the Food Supply
Melamine adulterated food poisoned pets as early as 2004 but did not become a household name until 2008 when melamine was found in infant formula sickening thousands.
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The Deadly Side Effects of COX-2 Inhibitor Drugs
The FDA fast-track approved many COX-2 inhibitors for years before the death count and consumer group pressure caused one after another to be taken off the market.
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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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Robert Burns Woodward - The Harvard Chemist
Robert Burns Woodward was a noted chemist and educator. He had a lifelong professional association with Harvard University. He received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1965.
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome
A small number of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome develop an associated kidney disease or nephropathy caused by clots in the blood vessels that serve the kidneys.
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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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Canine Lyme Disease Nephritis
Though the most common symptom of Lyme disease in dogs is lameness, Lyme disease can sometimes affect the kidneys, causing renal failure and eventually death.
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Classic Authors: Jack London
a brief biography of Jack London
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Drugs Preventing Heart Disease Mortality
The renin-angiotensin system's involvement in cardiovascular regulation makes it a key target for drugs fighting heart disease.
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Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is an autoimmune disorder triggered and influenced by environmental and lifestyle factors.
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Pre-eclampsia, Toxemia of Pregnancy
Researchers at the University of Texas Medical School completed a study that shows pre-eclempsia, a condition of hypertension in pregnancy, may be an autoimmune disease.
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The Danger of Black Henna
Para-Phenylendiamine ('black henna') is a dangerous and toxic chemical which is sold in hair dyes and as a temporary tattoo dye.
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The Real Downside of Osteoporosis
The following article talks about the various side effects and treatment options available to osteoporosis patients.
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What is Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple myeloma was first described in 1848. Its hallmarks include propagation of malignant plasma cells and massive production of monoclonal antibody.
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A Rare Diagnosis: Pseudotumor Cerebri
Pseudotumor cerebri is a strange, rare disease that mimics the symptoms of a brain tumor but there is no tumor. It can cause loss of vision. Learn about this disease hardly anyone knows about.
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Achard-Thiers Syndrome
Achard-Thiers syndrome is an uncommon disorder that happens primarily in postmenopausal females.
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Can Kids Get Type II?
Can children have “Adult-onset diabetes”? Unfortunately, type II is on the rise among teens and children - and may be both more difficult to control and more likely to cause complications.
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Christmas Pets and Disease Transmission
Thinking of giving someone a pet for Christmas? Most people don't consider their pets a health risk, but 75% of new human diseases can be traced to animals.
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Danger for Dogs - Grapes, Raisins
Few people realize the danger in giving grapes or raisins to their pet dogs. According to the ASPCA Poison Control Center, as few as 7 raisins or grapes can prove toxic.
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Determining the Toxicity of Melamine
The Tolerable Daily Intake (TDI) of melamine is the amount of melamine that can be consumed daily without exerting negative health effects.
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Diet Pills - Help or Hazard?
The importance of knowing about diet pulls
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Facts About Legionnaire's Disease
Legionella pneumophila causes about 90% of cases of legionella infection. It is a respiratory infection which results in acute pneumonia.
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