Category Archives: Nephrology
The sodium bicarbonate slows the decline of renal function
This inexpensive and simple method also improves the nutritional status of patients and has the potential to translate into economic benefits, quality of life and clinical studies.
A daily dose of sodium bicarbonate slows the deterioration of renal function in some patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) Advanced, a study of the Royal London Hospital in [...]
Gender of donors and potential kidney failure in women
A study finds that the risks of transplant failure and death will increase if the organ comes from a dead man
According publishes the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology “, Canadian researchers have found that recipients of female kidneys, which donated organ came from a dead man face greater risk of failure during the [...]
Healthy eating helps prevent kidney stones
A healthy diet helps prevent kidney stones, according to a Maine Medical Center Hospital and Brigham and Women in Boston (USA) published in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology.
According to the authors, the consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts, low-fat products and integrals, limit salt and red and processed meat and sweet drinks is an [...]
Blood pressure is linked to memory problems
The investigation showed that the high diastolic pressure leads to a weakening of the small arteries in the brain, which can lead to the development of small areas of brain damage
High blood pressure is linked to memory problems in people over age 45, according to an article published Tuesday, the journal Neurology, the American Academy [...]