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Alport Syndrome

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

Tips for Controlling Diabetes for Dialysis Patients

Diabetes is the number one cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Once your CKD diagnosis has reached stage 5, also…

Risks for CKD in Asian Americans

In the United States, the burden of kidney disease falls disproportionately on racial and ethnic minority groups, with Asian Americans…

Your CKD Risk: 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

If you know someone with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or if you’ve heard about it in the news, you may…

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…

Proteinuria

What is Proteinuria? When healthy kidneys filter fluids, minerals, and wastes from the blood, they typically prevent large amounts of…

What is GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate)?

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) indicates that a person’s kidneys are not functioning at full capacity. CKD is categorized into five…

What’s Your Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is the second leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease…

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

One type of kidney disease is focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). To get a better picture of what the disease is,…

What Is Glomerulonephritis?

The kidneys are intricate organs comprised of countless nephrons responsible for extracting excess fluid and waste from the bloodstream. These…

What Is Glomerulosclerosis?

Glomerulosclerosis is a medical condition characterized by the scarring or hardening (sclerosis) of tiny blood vessels in the kidneys known…

What Is Creatinine?

Creatinine is a natural chemical waste product found in the blood, a by-product of regular muscle activity. It is normally…