Blood and Lymphatic
Do You Need to Know Your Own Blood Group? Blood Types Explained: ABO System, Antigens, and Transfusions The short answer is: No, not usually. While it feels like essential personal information—simila...
What is GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate)? Medically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Nephrologist (Hospital Kidney Specialist). Last updated: June 2026 This article explains glomerular filt...
Functions of the Kidneys 2: Fluid Balance Have you ever wondered why the kidneys are so important? One of their key roles is maintaining fluid balance, which helps keep blood pressure, circulation, an...
Functions of the Kidneys 6: Vitamin D Activation What do the kidneys have to do with vitamin D? Many people don’t realise that one of the kidney’s key roles is to activate vitamin D, which is essentia...
Functions of the Kidneys 5: Blood Cell Production and Erythropoietin (EPO) What do the kidneys do besides filtering waste? Many people are surprised to learn that the kidneys also play a key role in r...
Functions of the Kidneys 1: Waste Removal Have you ever wondered what your kidneys do and why they are essential for good health? One of the most important functions of the kidneys is waste removal, w...
Lithium and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): To Stop or Not to Stop? The management of Lithium in patients with declining renal function remains one of the most complex “risk-benefit” balance...
CKD Staging System: 5 Pros and 5 Cons The 5-Stage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) staging system is a standardised framework that classifies the severity of kidney impairment based on an individual’...
Jonah Lomu, rugby world cup star, and his nephrotic syndrome Jonah Lomu (12 May 1975 – 18 November 2015) was a New Zealand professional rugby union player. Lomu is widely regarded as one of the greate...
10 Amazing Facts About Your Kidneys: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Science Have you ever wondered exactly where your kidneys are located? Or if it’s truly possible to live a healthy life with only one?...
