New: nephrologyAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzanhive-183959steemhive-180932photographyhive-166405hive-144064uncommonlabhive-185836bitcoinhive-183397krsuccesshive-150122hive-188619hive-124908hive-101145lifehive-145157hive-139150hive-109690hive-184714hive-103599TrendingNewHotLikersyadahtvratisai (28)in hive-109435 • 10 months agoWhat are the symptoms of kidney problems or disease?Maintain Medication Caution: Avoid excessive use of certain medications, such as penicillin, sulfonamides, and cephalosporins, as they can harm your kidneys, especially if your kidney function is…harshamr (25)in world • 3 years ago신장 및 비뇨기과 장치 시장은 2030년까지 높은 사업 기회와 함께 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다Allied Market Research의 보고서에 따르면 "유형별 세계 신장 및 비뇨기과 장치 시장(투석 장비, 요로 결석 치료 장치, 요실금 및 골반 장기 탈출, 내시경 장치, 양성 전립선 비대증 치료 장치): 기회 및 예측, 2021-2028". 이 보고서는 변화하는 시장 역학, 상위 부문, 가치 사슬, 주요 투자 주머니, 지역 시나리오 및 경쟁…johan-nygren (63)in nephrology • 4 years agoLoop of Henle thin segment generates passive single effect in kidneyText notarized on EthereumF and EthereumC, indexed to private key "kidney", and also notarized here with Steemit. The idea is simple. The “thin segment” in the metanephros (the one terrestrial…johan-nygren (63)in biology • 4 years agoElectrostatic model of renal net acid excretionExcretion of any anion, causing net negative charge of urine, can pull H+ along with it. The anion acts as a base for excretion of acid without having to be in protonated state. The primary anion…secondmedicalop (53)in health • 5 years agoHypokalemia for Everyone. #8. Prognosis of Hypokalemia.In the majority of cases, the prognosis of hypokalemia is benign. As soon as the potassium concentration in the plasma is restored, and the problem which caused it corrected, the hypokalemia usually…secondmedicalop (53)in health • 5 years agoVolume Depletion and HyponatremiaIn order to develop hyponatremia, you have to have increased ADH in the body and an increased water intake. Volume depletion is a trigger for ADH secretion.secondmedicalop (53)in health • 5 years agoThe Risks of HyponatremiaHyponatremia can cause all the issues showed in the figure. It needs to be addressed and treated promptlysecondmedicalop (53)in health • 5 years agoHypokalemia for Everyone. #7. Treatment of Hypokalemia.The election of a treatment for hypokalemia depends on what caused it. In most cases, hypokalemia is multifactorial, meaning that several causes can be present at the same time. When hypokalemia…secondmedicalop (53)in health • 5 years agoHypokalemia for Everyone. #6. Diagnosis and Tests Used in HypokalemiaHypokalemia is diagnosed by reading the report of the electrolyte panel which is done in nearly all patients who have blood tests done in the hospital or in the outpatient setting. Any value of…secondmedicalop (53)in health • 5 years agoFormulas in Nephrology #1. Fractional Excretion of SodiumThe fractional excretion of sodium (FENa) measures the percentage of sodium which is actually excreted through the urine over the total sodium originally filtrated by the kidney. The majority of the…secondmedicalop (53)in health • 5 years agoHypokalemia for Everyone. #5. Signs and Symptoms of HypokalemiaThe signs and symptoms of hypokalemia vary from being totally subclinical to death from a serious arrhythmia. The great majority of the signs and symptoms of hypokalemia are neuromuscular in nature.…secondmedicalop (53)in health • 5 years agoHypokalemia for Everyone. #4. What Happens When Someone Has Hypokalemia?When a person develops hypokalemia there are changes in how fast the nerves and muscle fibers are able to conduct electrical impulses. The normal concentration of potassium in the plasma oscillates…secondmedicalop (53)in health • 5 years agoHypokalemia for Everyone. #3. How Common is Hypokalemia?Hypokalemia is a very common electrolyte disorder. Between 4 and 5 % of all hospitalized patients have clinically significant hypokalemia1, which is defined by a serum potassium concentration of…deathy (3)in dlike • 5 years agoScientists find possible causes for chronic kidney disease 'epidemic'New research suggests that climate change and environmental toxins may explain the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease. Source of shared Linksecondmedicalop (53)in healthcare • 5 years agoHyponatremia is the Same as Water IntoxicationHyponatremia is the same as water intoxication.joakina (50)in nephrology • 6 years agoNephrologyWe have been consuming salt, which is the indispensable taste of meals and tables, since our childhood. We all know that consuming too much salt is harmful. Image What kind of damage do you…secondmedicalop (53)in health • 6 years agoHypokalemia for Everyone. #2B. What Causes Hypokalemia?B. Decreased Potassium Intake A minimum potassium intake is required to maintain the equilibrium with daily lost potassium. Normal urinary and digestive excretion contain always a minimum amount…secondmedicalop (53)in health • 6 years agoHyponatremia for Everyone. #9. ConclusionAs it has been demonstrated in the previous posts of this series, hyponatremia can be caused by multiple pathophysiological processes. It is the expertise of the internist and the nephrologist to…vicktorke (25)in life • 7 years agoSigns the body will give if the Kidney is in dangerBefore knowing the early signs of Kidney failure,you need to have an idea of the kidney and its important. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist.They are located…newsrx (9)in news • 7 years ago“What if this is my chance to save my life?” A semistructured interview study on the motives and experiences of end-stage renal disease patients ...By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Blood Weekly -- A new study on Kidney Diseases and Conditions - Kidney Disease is now available. According to news reporting originating in Rotterdam…