Kidney transplants are life‑saving, but the focus should not stay only on keeping the new kidney working. The real goal is to keep patients healthy for years. After surgery, doctors give medicines that suppress the immune system. Those drugs are essential, but they also bring risks such as infectio
Kidney stones are a painful condition. They affect many people. What you eat can play a big role in this. A recent study looked at how different diets affect kidney stone risk. It also checked if uric acid levels play a part in this. The study focused on four dietary patterns. These patterns were l
Kidneys are super important but often overlooked. They do more than just filter waste. They help control fluids, keep bones strong, and even affect hearing. Many people don't know they have kidney problems until it's too late. That's why taking care of them early is key. Old Chinese medicine says k
Kidney transplants are life-saving procedures. But is the size of the donor's kidney really that important? This question has been buzzing in the medical world for a while. It's not as simple as one might think. First, let's talk about nephrons. These are tiny filters inside kidneys. Bigger kidneys
Kidney stones are a recurring nightmare for many. Once you have them, there's a good chance they'll return. Doctors often test urine to predict this, but it's not always reliable. A new study tried something different: freezing urine to see what happens. They took samples from 164 people who had ki
Kidney stones are becoming more common worldwide. In North America, about 13% of people have them. In Europe, it's around 9%. One way doctors treat these stones is with a procedure called ureteroscopy. This method is known for being effective and safe. However, it's not without risks. During ureter
Kidney stones are a painful issue that can affect anyone, including children. When it comes to treating large kidney stones in young patients, medical experts have some clear preferences. They often suggest two main procedures: percutaneous nephrolithotomy and shockwave lithotripsy. These methods ar
Kidney transplants face a big hurdle: not enough donor organs. This shortage makes every successful transplant a victory. But what happens when the donor has a rare kidney disease? This is where things get tricky. Membranous nephropathy (MN) is one such rare disease. It's not well understood how it
Kidney surgery can be tough on the body. One of the main concerns is protecting the kidney from damage. One way to do this is by using a substance called mannitol. It is often given to patients before the blood flow to the kidney is temporarily stopped during surgery. This is a common step in a
Kidney stones are a painful and common health issue. They can affect anyone, but some people are more likely to get them. Recent research has looked into how the body's energy use might be linked to kidney stones. The body's basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy it burns at rest. Th
