Everything I need to know about a single kidney Can you live with only one kidney? What happens if you’re born with one kidney? Or if one of them stops working? Read this article to find out what side...
10 Drugs That Affect the Kidneys Almost all drugs can affect the kidneys in some adverse way. But these 10 drugs are known to damage kidneys quite often. 1. Certain antibiotics Aminoglycosides (e.g. g...
What is snot? Snot is snot (!) to be sniffed at – and on an ordinary day you may make 1‑1.5 litres. In the midst of a cold, though, it can feel like a lot more. It is 95% water. It’s set to a be a har...
Key Points Myth: CKD is rare (a mild form is quite common) Myth: CKD makes you feel unwell (it’s a silent disease in its early stages) Myth: CKD leads to dialysis (that is rare) Myth: Drinking a lot o...
20 Facts About Kidneys Keep track of your kidney data with PKB This article will describe 20 facts about kidneys. Let’s now go through 20 top facts about the kidneys. Your kidneys are vital orga...
Working in Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O): 5 Pros and 5 Cons 5 Pros – why should I work in T&O? 1. Teamwork Many elements of T&O mean working with other people: trauma calls, fracture clini...
What to do when a relative goes into hospital Concern Having a loved one admitted to hospital is always a concerning time. This is normal. The restrictions to visiting can increase our fears and anxie...
Are King Charles’ sausage fingers due to dactylitis (psoriasis-related)? The cause of King Charles’ sausage fingers (and toes) have been much debated. Could they due to dactylitis, and psoriasis-relat...
What is the wait to see a GP in the UK? If it is urgent – you can usually be assessed by (or see) your GP within three hours during the day. If not urgent – most people can see their GP in...
Why isn’t breast cancer screening (mammography) done through your GP? The short answer is .. it could be. Some cancer screening is done through your GP, like cervical cancer smear. But for histo...
