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Do You Really Need to Drink More to ‘Flush Out’ Your Kidneys? You have likely heard the advice: “Drink 3 to 4 litres of water every day to flush out your kidneys.” Proponents of this ̶...
The Kidney Knowledge Gap: What the Public Gets Wrong About Renal Health Despite the kidneys being one of the most hardworking systems in the human body, public awareness of how they function is remark...
What is the Effect of Age on Kidneys? The kidneys are the key organs responsible for removing waste (and extra water) from the body. The kidneys receive approximately 20-25 % of the cardiac output, fi...
How do the Kidneys Work? The kidneys are often the unsung heroes of the human body. While the heart and lungs get most of the glory, these two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a large fist,...
Essential Travel Guide for Kidney and Transplant Patients Traveling with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is entirely possible with proactive planning. Whether you are on dialysis or have a transplant, co...
10 Essential Travel Tips for CKD Patients Living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or having a kidney transplant shouldn’t stop you from exploring the world. Most people can travel safely with t...
10 Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a global health priority, affecting approximately 1 in 10 adults. While the statistics may seem daunting, only 1 in 1,0...
What is the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE)? The Kidney Failure Risk Equation is the most accurate and efficient way of finding your risk of needing dialysis or a kidney transplant. This is the ca...
Sexual Problems and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Sexual health is a vital component of your overall well-being and quality of life. However, for many living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)—particula...
Supportive care of CKD Keep track of your kidney data with PKB Key Points Supportive care means not having dialysis Dialysis does not suit everyone, especially frail elderly patients If you are on dia...
