Supportive Care of CKD
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...
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...
Understanding the Social Care of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Managing advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), specifically Stage 4 and Stage 5 (ESRD), requires more than just medical intervention. Whi...
CKD Investigation: Blood, Urine, and Radiology Tests If you have been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), it is vital to understand that CKD is a syndrome—a set of symptoms and signs—rather t...
What are the Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? As Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) progresses—particularly into Stages 4 and 5—the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and balance essen...
What is Kidney Failure (Stage 5 CKD) or ESRD? Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), also known as End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or End-Stage Renal Failure (ESRF), is the final phase of chronic kidney...
12 Best Foods for Kidney Health and CKD (Yes, You Can Eat Bananas!) Managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) often feels like a list of “don’ts.” However, for most people, the goal isn&...
Complete Guide to Kidney Transplants: Process & Life Before and After Surgery A kidney transplant is the best chance of a good quality of life for someone with End-Stage Renal Failure (ESRF). Here...
What are the 7 ways CKD can present to a doctor? This article is largely for health professionals. Key Points Kidney disease can present in 7 ways (ie. 7 different renal presentation syndromes): AKI (...
Outlook for patients with CKD In this article, we will describe what is the outlook for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Keep track of your kidney data with PKB Key Points Overall the outlook is good. Ev...
5 Key Facts About CKD Treatment If you have been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), your first question is likely: “Can it be cured?” The short answer is no, not usually. Whilst ...