Not all pain medications are safe for people with kidney failure, for example NSAIDs. So what to do about chronic pain in dialysis patients?

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If you have chronic kidney disease and use Prolia (denosumab), make an appointment with your doctor ASAP to discuss which medication regimen is best for you. The FDA recently announced that osteoporosis patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at higher risk of developing dangerously low calcium levels (known as hypocalcemia) if they use Prolia. […]

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A new study investigates the potential impact of climate, specifically hot temperatures, on the risk of developing kidney stones.  The kidneys are a very important organ, and they play an essential role in keeping the body healthy and in balance.  However, a variety of conditions may impact their ability to perform optimally.  One of these conditions is […]

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Kidney stones are composed of insoluble salts that are normally dissolved in urine, such as calcium, oxalate, uric acid, and cystine. There are different types of kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), including calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, and uric acid stones. Small stones in the urinary tract can pass through the urinary system without requiring any treatment. However, […]

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Kidney experts discussed two recent studies suggesting that high protein diets may be harmful to kidneys in some people. Many popular diets advocate increasing protein and reducing carbohydrates as a good way to lose weight and improve health. However, some experts have begun to question this view. In particular, they are concerned that high protein […]

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Researchers examined the potential risk between non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and kidney transplant failure.   Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is a type of cancer that is classified as anything that excludes the well-known skin cancer, melanoma. In events like a kidney-related failure, NMSC is said to commonly occur in those who have received a kidney […]

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A new study published in PLOS Medicine investigated how obesity contributes to the development of kidney cancer. A consistent positive association has been found between obesity and kidney cancer, regardless of risk factors for this cancer – such as hypertension. This relationship appears to be stronger in women, although it has also been observed in […]

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