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Native Americans and Chronic Kidney Disease

Although Native Americans make up just 1.5 percent of the U.S. population, they have the highest rate of diabetes in…

Diabetes: Definition, Causes and Symptoms

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition affecting the body’s ability to produce or utilize insulin. Insulin, a hormone, facilitates…

HIV/AIDS and Chronic Kidney Disease

What is HIV/AIDS? Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS is…

Renal Cancer and Chronic Kidney Disease

Similar to other vital organs in the body, your kidneys can occasionally develop cancer. The most prevalent form of kidney…

Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents the gradual deterioration of the kidneys’ ability to cleanse waste from the bloodstream. While often…

IgA Nephropathy (Berger’s Disease)

In 1968, the French nephrologist Dr. Jean Berger provided the first description of immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, sometimes referred to…

Polycystic Kidney Disease

Understanding Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Typically, normal kidneys are about the size of a closed fist. However, in the case…

Get the Facts About Diabetes

FAQ: I’m Thirsty Since My Diabetes Diagnosis Since I’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, I’ve noticed I’m very thirsty. Does this…

Alport Syndrome

In 1927, physician Arthur Cecil Alport unraveled the mysteries of a rare genetic ailment that inflicts significant damage upon the…

Dense Deposit Disease

Understanding Dense Deposit Disease (DDD) Dense deposit disease (DDD), also known as membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type II or MPGN II, is…

Risks for Chronic Kidney Disease in African Americans

A startling fact reveals that African Americans face an elevated risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) that can ultimately…

Inflammation Diseases of the Kidneys

Nephritis: Inflammation of the Kidney Nephritis, which means “inflammation of the kidney” in Greek, can be caused by various factors,…