Chronic Kidney Disease

Elderly with chronic kidney disease face higher coronary heart disease, heart failure, or stroke risk. You may not necessarily think about the link between the kidneys and the heart, but the two actually share many risk factors which can bring on damage or illness. The main role of the heart is to pump out oxygenated ...click here to read more

With the aging population, the numbers of chronic kidney disease cases are growing by the day. Chronic kidney disease is more likely to be seen in patients who have several cardiovascular risk factors, as many of these also affect the kidneys. Chronic kidney disease is a condition in which the kidneys begin to lose their ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk is linked to air pollution. Air pollution has already been associated with cardiovascular and respiratory problems, so it comes as no surprise that it also can have a negative impact on the kidneys. The research team analyzed data on kidney biopsies taken over the span of 11 years from 71,151 ...click here to read more

Gout and chronic kidney disease prevalence raises interest in the link between hyperuricemia and kidney disease. The study specifically looked at the role of the kidneys in uric acid excretion, along with the possible impact of hyperuricemia on the kidney disease progression. The possible shared link appears to be the chronic, low-grade, systemic inflammation that ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease patients can lower heart failure risks with cardiac resynchronization therapy. Outcomes were greater for chronic kidney disease patients who received cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator, compared to those who only received an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. An implantable cardioverter defibrillator is implanted in the chest and detects abnormal heart rhythms, which could potentially ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis patients are at an increased risk for chronic kidney disease. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have a higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) along with an increase in inflammation within the first year of diagnosis, corticosteroid usage, hypertension, and obesity. The researchers recommend that rheumatoid ...click here to read more

In case you’ve missed our updates on what has been happening in the world of health and medicine these days, here’s our weekly health news overview of new findings pertaining to psoriasis, chronic kidney disease (CKD), celiac disease, and chronic hives. New, unexpected associations between different conditions have been uncovered – it was established that ...click here to read more

A new online tool is designed to estimate kidney failure risk in chronic kidney disease. The online tool combines results of common medical tests and can estimate with high accuracy the risk of a person developing kidney failure within two to five years if they already have chronic kidney disease. The tool not only helps ...click here to read more

The kidneys are responsible for filtering and removing waste that enters the body, as well as fluid balance and regulating electrolytes. The kidneys can become susceptible to damage and even failure if you have other medical conditions. In 2015 kidney news highlighted kidney stones, treatment and medical causes that increase the risk of kidney disease. ...click here to read more

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – enlarged prostate – can raise the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). BPH is an enlarged prostate that is not cancerous. In males, the prostate goes through two growth periods, once during early puberty and again around the age of 25. As the prostate enlarges the gland can press and ...click here to read more

Anemia, a condition caused by iron deficiency, has been linked to chronic kidney disease. When the body does not produce enough red blood cells it can lead to anemia. Red blood cells are the cells that carry oxygen around the body. When there is a shortage of red blood cells it means fewer cells can ...click here to read more

Sedentary behavior has been linked to numerous health consequences, and new research has found that avoiding such behavior can reduce your risk of chronic kidney disease. Researchers found that 80 minutes a day of sedentary behavior was associated with a 20 percent higher risk of chronic kidney disease. Findings from the study will be presented ...click here to read more

Early chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis is now possible with new blood markers. Roughly 10 percent of the population is affected by chronic kidney disease, which can contribute to kidney failure, heart disease and premature death. Early detection of CKD relies on measurements of metabolic creatinine that only become elevated once 50 percent of the ...click here to read more

Restless leg syndrome has been found to increase the risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes a person to feel an overwhelming urge to move their legs when in an inclined position (laying down). Tingling, aching and itching sensations may occur as well. Restless leg ...click here to read more