Credit: Getty Images Nutrition opportunities in kidney disease management extend far beyond the traditional focus on preventing malnutrition and managing mineral balance. Nephrology providers can ...
Aldosterone is known to bind to these receptors in the kidney and cardiovascular system, increasing blood pressure through increasing sodium reabsorption and probably other mechanisms. The drug is ...
Individuals with PA produce too much aldosterone, a hormone important for salt balance but harmful to the heart, kidneys and brain if produced in excess. Working with Professor Trevor Mori and his ...
Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and may also lower blood pressure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. If you have CKD, you may need to keep an eye ...
Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and may also lower blood pressure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. If you have CKD, you may need to keep an eye ...
Oct. 28, 2024 — Researches made major strides toward the creation of artificial kidney tissue by demonstrating an undiscovered mechanism behind kidney development and a novel technique for ...
The aldosterone-renin ratio (ARR) has gained popularity as a screening test for primary hyperaldosteronism, a probably underdiagnosed cause of hypertension. However, studies have yielded varying ...
Chronic kidney failure, or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), occurs when the kidneys no longer function effectively and cannot filter waste and extra fluid from the body. It is the fifth and final ...