5 Common Signs of Dementia – and When to See a Doctor Dementia is a growing health concern worldwide, affecting memory, thinking, behaviour, and the ability to carry out everyday activities. Whi...
Haemodialysis vs Peritoneal Dialysis | 5 Pros and 5 Cons In this article we will describe the pros and cons of haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can progress to end-s...
Why is it so hard to fix the NHS? Short answer: because the NHS isn’t one problem — it’s a tightly tangled system where every fix pulls three other threads. Longer, clearer version 👇 1. It’s doing two...
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...
