Glomerulopathies: Causes, Pathology and Treatment Author : Ida Waddell Subject : Nephrology Glomerulopathies, also known as glomerular diseases, refer to a set of diseases that are caused as a result of damage to glomeruli, which are microscopic blood vessels in the kidneys that filter blood. Read More |
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Author : Frank Kesley Subject : Nephrology Hemodialysis is a clinical procedure used to remove fluid and waste products from blood and to correct the electrolyte imbalance in the human body. It is done using a hemodialysis machine and dialyzer Read More |
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Handbook of Kidney Transplantation Author : Alice Foster Subject : Nephrology A kidney transplant refers to a type of surgical procedure that involves implanting a healthy kidney from a deceased or living donor into a patient who is suffering from kidney dysfunction. It is the preferred Read More |
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Kidney Disease and Transplantation: Principles and Practice Author : Reagen Hu Subject : Nephrology The disease of the kidney wherein the ability to filter blood and control the blood pressure is affected is known as kidney disease. It can be classified into chronic kidney disease and acute kidney disease. Read More |
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Kidney Diseases: Management and Emerging Therapies Author : Kevin Lewis Subject : Nephrology Kidney diseases are the diseases that can affect or damage the kidneys. Diabetes and hypertension are the major risk factors for kidney disease and can cause kidney failure. Diabetes causes higher levels Read More |
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Author : Rowen Griggs Subject : Nephrology A kidney transplant refers to a type of surgical procedure that involves implanting a healthy kidney from a deceased or living donor into an individual whose kidneys are no longer functioning appropriately. Read More |
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Medical Complications of Kidney Transplantation Author : Rowen Griggs Subject : Nephrology The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located below the rib cage. Each kidney is roughly the size of a fist. If the kidneys lose their function, waste products may accumulate and can potentially lead Read More |
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Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Kidney Diseases Author : Kevin Lewis Subject : Nephrology Kidney disease is a condition or disease that affects or damages the kidneys and their functions. Kidneys play an essential role in the normal functioning of the body. The functions of kidneys involve Read More |
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Rare Kidney Diseases: Nephrology Essentials Author : Kevin Lewis Subject : Nephrology Kidney diseases refer to the damage or diseases associated with the kidneys. The major cause of kidney diseases include the deposition of the immunoglobulin A antibodies in the glomerulus, toxicity of Read More |
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Surgical Complications and Management of Kidney Transplantation Author : Alice Foster Subject : Nephrology A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure that involves the replacement of a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney received from a donor. There are several surgical complications associated with kidney Read More |