What’s the difference between diverticular disease and diverticulitis? Totally fair question—those names are confusingly similar. In short: Diverticular disease (or ‘diverticulosis’)...
What’s the difference between angina and a heart attack? Great question—people mix these up a lot because they are closely related. Big picture: Both angina and a heart attack involve the heart ...
Do GPs Still Do Home Visits? | 2026 NHS Patient Guide If you are wondering whether a doctor can still visit you at home, the answer is yes—but the process has changed significantly under the 2026/27 N...
What can you take (or not take) into hospitals these days? Here’s a clear, practical summary of what you can take into hospital with you these days in the UK. ✅ Items you can bring (as a patient) Esse...
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...
Sodium Bicarbonate – a tablet for removing acid from the body What is sodium bicarbonate? Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is a medication used to reduce excess acid in the body. I...
Most Common Tablets for Patients with CKD Here are the common drugs used for CKD patients. Acidosis Sodium bicarbonate Anaemia Darbepoietin alfa Roxadustat Blood pressure Amlodipine Bisoprolol Doxazos...
How the Kidneys Work – Patient Information Hub Normal kidney function What do the kidneys do? (7 functions) Functions of the kidneys 1 : waste removal Functions of the kidneys 2: fluid balance F...
