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 ...
Nephrology & Kidney Transplant Glossary Term Definition Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) A sudden episode of kidney failure or kidney damage. Afferent Arteriole The blood vessel that carries blood into t...
What is CKD of Uncertain Cause (with Small Kidneys)? CKD of uncertain cause with small kidneys means: The exact cause isn’t known, and Imaging (usually ultrasound) shows the kidneys are smaller than n...
What is Chronic Tubulointerstitial Disease (TID) – also known as Chronic Tubulointerstitial Nephritis (TIN)? Chronic tubulointerstitial disease is a form of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that pri...
What is Obstructive Nephropathy? Obstructive nephropathy is kidney damage caused by a blockage that prevents urine from flowing normally out of the kidneys. Think of it like a plumbing issue: when a p...
What is Glomerulonephritis (GN)? Glomerulonephritis (GN) is an umbrella term for a diverse group of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that target the glomeruli. These are the one million microsco...
What is diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)? Diabetic nephropathy – also known as diabetic kidney disease – is a long-term complication of diabetes; both type 1 and type 2 – where ...
Renovascular Disease (RVD): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Renovascular disease (RVD)—often called Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS)—occurs when the blood vessels supplying your kidneys become narrow or blocke...
Hydralazine – a medicine for very high blood pressure Hydralazine is a blood pressure tablet usually only prescribed by hospital based hypertension specialist doctors. It is often used when thre...
Roxadustat – an EPO-like tablet for anaemia in CKD patients Roxadustat is an EPO-stimulating tablet for kidney-related anaemia A hormone (erythropoietin, EPO) is normally made by the kidneys. EP...
Darbepoeitin Alfa – an EPO Injection for Anaemia in CKD Patients Darbepoetin alfa (commonly known by the brand name Aranesp) is a synthetic form of a hormone (erythropoietin, EPO) your kidneys p...
