by kidneyadmin | Feb 1, 2024 | Nephrology
In light of modern lifestyles, people are increasingly striving toward healthy eating habits and an active way of life. This raises the question of how such an approach affects kidney health. The role of a healthy lifestyle—and daily habits...
by kidneyadmin | Aug 4, 2021 | Nephrology
Can summer heat affect chronic kidney disease?Outdoor temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) can cause significant problems when kidney function is already impaired. Heat can quietly lead to dehydration, lower-than-usual blood pressure...
by kidneyadmin | Nov 19, 2019 | Nephrology
Peritoneal dialysis is a method of replacing kidney function when, as a result of disease, the kidneys have lost more than 80-85% of their filtering capacity. Life expectancy after starting peritoneal dialysis is the same as with hemodialysis...
by kidneyadmin | Nov 18, 2019 | Nephrology
What is hemodialysis?As certain diseases progress, irreversible changes occur in the kidneys, and they are no longer able to fully perform their role of filtering and eliminating various waste products from the body. Hemodialysis is a treatment method that largely replaces...
