When should I worry about CKD?
When should I worry about CKD? Stage 4 CKD (with a GFR under 30 ml/min) – is when you be worri...
Lithium and chronic kidney disease: to stop or not to stop? In a recent paper this question has been debated again (Velani, 2023). Two cases are discussed. Lithium is the first-line treatment as a moo...
Kidney blood tests explained Keep track of your kidney data with PKB In this article, we will explain the commonly measured kidney blood tests, urine and other tests. Minerals Kidney function tests Ot...
Debates in nephrology: CKD staging system Introduction In 2002, the US National Kidney Foundation (NKF) released a new classification of chronic kidney disease (CKD) (Levey et al, 2003). This classifi...
Jonah Lomu (12 May 1975 – 18 November 2015) was a New Zealand professional rugby union player. Lomu is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential players in the history of the sport. ...
10 interesting facts about your kidneys Have you ever wondered where your kidneys actually are? Or if you can survive with just one kidney? Do you know what the hieroglyphic for wee is? Read this arti...
Sick day rules – AKI prevention in CKD patients If CKD patients become sick and dehydrated (usually secondary to an infection, e.g. urine, chest or gastrointestinal), they should be advised to w...
Everything I need to know about a single kidney Can you live with only one kidney? What happens if you’re born with one kidney? Or if one of them stops working? Read this article to find out what side...
10 Drugs That Affect the Kidneys Almost all drugs can affect the kidneys in some adverse way. But these 10 drugs are known to damage kidneys quite often. 1. Certain antibiotics Aminoglycosides (e.g. g...
Key Points Myth: CKD is rare (a mild form is quite common) Myth: CKD makes you feel unwell (it’s a silent disease in its early stages) Myth: CKD leads to dialysis (that is rare) Myth: Drinking a lot o...
20 Facts About Kidneys Keep track of your kidney data with PKB This article will describe 20 facts about kidneys. Let’s now go through 20 top facts about the kidneys. Your kidneys are vital orga...
