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 an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) for dialysis? For patients with Stage 4 or 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), establishing a reliable “lifeline” for treatment is essential. An Arteriov...
What is a renal (kidney) ultrasound? An ultrasound scan uses ultrasound, or high-frequency sound waves, to create an image (picture) of part of the inside of your body, such as your kidney. It is used...
What is a peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter? In this article, we will describe what is a peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter. A PD catheter is a soft, thin tube (catheter) which is placed through your t...
Kidney Biopsy Risks: 5 Pros and 5 Cons What is a kidney (renal) biopsy? A kidney biopsy is an important but invasive procedure with pros and cons, which we will now go through. Its normal to be a litt...
What is a horseshoe kidney? A horseshoe kidney, also called renal fusion, is when two kidneys are fused or joined together. They form a shape like a horseshoe. A horseshoe kidney is also in a differen...
Understanding Pelvi-Ureteric Junction (PUJ) Obstruction Pelvi-Ureteric Junction (PUJ) obstruction is a medical condition characterised by a blockage at the junction where the renal pelvis—the funnel-l...
Renal Nuclear Medicine Scan: What It Is and What to Expect In a nuclear medicine renal scan (or ‘renogram’), pictures are taken of radioactive substances going into the kidneys from the bl...
Kidney Cysts | Causes, Symptoms, Treatment What are kidney cysts? Kidney cysts are round pouches of fluid that form on or in the kidneys. Most often, kidney cysts are a type called simple kidney cysts...
What did Ancient People Know about Kidneys? While modern medicine views the kidneys as biological filtration systems, ancient civilizations saw them as much more. For over 4,000 years, the kidneys wer...
What are CKD Sick Day Rules? They are used to prevent AKI (Acute Kidney Injury) in CKD Patients (especially older ones). For patients living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a common illness like a ...
