May 6, 2026
When Should I Worry About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?
When Should I Worry About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can be a scary ...
What is Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)? Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a home-based renal replacement therapy (RTT) used to treat advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), i.e kidney failure (Stage 5 CKD). Unlike...
Chronic Kidney Disease – Patient Information Hub Summary What is CKD? CKD: Comprehensive Patient Guide (longer article) Background What do the kidneys do (7 functions)? Kidney anatomy – ba...
I’ve got symptoms of a UTI but all tests are negative. Why? That’s frustratingly common, and no, you are not imagining it. UTI-type symptoms with negative tests can happen for several real reaso...
What is the Urethral Syndrome – and how is it connected to UTIs? Urethral syndrome (sometimes called urethral pain syndrome) is a condition where someone has UTI-like urinary symptoms but no cle...
Uncomplicated vs Complicated UTIs – What’s the DIfference? Urinary tract – any part of it can be affected by a UTI What is an Uncomplicated UTI? The term ‘uncomplicated UTIR...
Which Bacteria Cause UTIs? Symptoms, Risks, Treatments Most urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when bacteria from the skin or gut enter the urinary system. Whilst many UTIs share symptoms like burn...
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections, particularly in women. UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urinary system and multiply, most often affecting the bladder....
Do All UTIs Need Treatment with Antibiotics? Short answer: no — not all UTIs automatically require antibiotics, but many do. It depends on who you are, how severe the infection is, and where it’s loca...
Haemodialysis vs Peritoneal Dialysis | 5 Pros and 5 Cons In this article we will describe the pros and cons of haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can progress to end-s...
What Happens if I Choose Not to Have Dialysis? I.e. is there an alternative treatment to dialysis? Yes. It is called supportive (or conservative) care. That is what this article is about. Dialysis is ...
