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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 ...
When Should Chronic Dialysis Be Started for CKD? Medically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Nephrologist (Hospital Kidney Specialist). Last updated: June 2026 Discovering that you or a love...
Functions of the Kidneys 7: Prostaglandin Production What Are Prostaglandins? Prostaglandins are natural chemical messengers made by the body. They act like local ‘signals’ that help contr...
Functions of the Kidneys 4: Renin and Blood Pressure Control How the kidneys regulate long-term blood pressure Blood pressure is controlled over the long term by the kidneys. By adjusting how much sod...
Functions of the Kidneys 3: Acid-Base Balance How the kidneys keep blood pH stable Acid–base balance is essential for normal body function. Even small changes in blood pH can affect enzymes, heart rhy...
Big 3 Tests to Diagnose Chronic Kidney Disease Medically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Nephrologist (kidney specialist). Last updated: April 2026 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is rarely d...
Atorvastatin – a tablet used for high cholesterol Atorvastatin is a tablet for high cholesterol. What is atorvastatin? Atorvastatin is a commonly used lipid-regulating medication prescribed to treat h...
Calcium Acetate – a phosphate binder for kidney bone disease Calcium acetate is a phosphate binding tablet for CKD patients What is Calcium Acetate? A phosphate binder used to treat high phospha...
Alfacalcidol – a form of vitamin D prescribed by doctors Alfacalcidol is a form of vitamin D prescribed by doctors. It is primarily used to treat renal bone disease in patients with CKD. What is...
5 Common Causes of Shoulder Pain – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Shoulder pain is a frequent complaint and can affect people of all ages. The shoulder is a complex joint that allows a w...
