How can I lower my blood pressure (BP)? Definition of high blood pressure and who to treat Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is defined as persistently elevated arterial blood pressure. It is almost always silent. There are no symptoms. But what is normal? There is no such thing as normal blood pressure. There is a […]
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How do you know if you have prediabetes? You don’t. That’s the point. You will have no symptoms. In this way, it is a silent disease, like blood pressure or high cholesterol. It can only be diagnosed with blood tests. This is why, in this article we will describe how you test for prediabetes. First […]
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CKD facts and myths Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means a long term impairment of kidney function, or abnormal structure (with normal GFR). There are a lot of myths and facts associated with CKD. Here goes. How common is CKD? Myth 1: Chronic kidney disease is a rare condition. Fact. You may be surprised to learn just how […]
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10 CKD5 facts Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 7 million (10%) of adults in the UK to some degree. There are 5 stages of CKD from CKD1 (most mild) to CKD5 (most severe) Fortunately most CKD cases are mild (Stages 1-3B) and age-related (most of these have no symptoms); with a smaller percentage progressing to […]
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10 key facts about kidneys Most people have two kidneys – they lie under the ribs and above the waist (at the back), one on either side of the body. 1 in 1000 people are born with one kidney and come to no harm Kidneys are bean shaped, and about the size of your palm; […]
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10 PKD facts Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that affects both kidneys from birth, leading to the growth of multiple cysts within the kidneys. So. What is PKD? Here are 10 facts about the most commonest genetic kidney disease. 1. How rare is PKD? ADPKD occurs in all races, and is quite common, occurring […]
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5 Stages of Diabetic Kidney Disease Establised diabetic nephropathy with Kimmelstiel-Wilson lesions arrowed. In this article we will describe the 5 stages of Diabetic Kidney Disease – also known as diabetic nephropathy (DN). This is called the Mogensen classification of diabetic nephropathy – published in 1993. DN is a glomerular disease. DN Stage 1. Hyperfiltration […]
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10 coeliac disease facts In this article, we will describe 10 facts about coeliac disease. 1. Definition Coeliac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye This reaction damages the lining of the small intestine, impairing nutrient absorption and […]
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What are 5 pros and 5 cons of a social healthcare insurance system? Many developed countries deliver healthcare through a social insurance system, to deliver ‘universal care’ – i.e. healthcare for all in a society. The first social health insurance system was established in Germany in 1883 by Chancellor Otto von Bismarck through the Sickness […]
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What is the NHS (National Health Service)? In this article we will describe what is the NHS, its structure and how to access it, and its pros and cons. So. What is the NHS? The National Health Service – or NHS for short – is the UK’s tax-payer funded socialised healthcare system. It aims to […]
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