Understanding Lupus Nephritis: A Brief Overview
Lupus nephritis is a serious complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease that affects various organs and tissues in the body. Richmond Nephrology [...]
Managing Kidney Disease by Managing Chronic Conditions
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it can be challenging to live with CKD, there are ways [...]
Gestational Hypertension: Risks, Management and Treatment
Hypertension is a common medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. When hypertension occurs during pregnancy, it is referred to as gestational hypertension. This [...]
Understanding The Basics Of Glomerulonephritis
When it comes to our overall well-being, the health of our kidneys plays a crucial role. Glomerulonephritis is a term used to describe a group [...]
Pre- and Post-Kidney Transplant Care
Kidney transplantation is a procedure in which a healthy kidney from a donor is transplanted into a patient with kidney failure. The process of kidney [...]
Understanding Dialysis
Kidney failure or kidney disease can be a debilitating and life-altering condition, but dialysis is a medical procedure that can help patients live longer, healthier [...]
Anemia: Symptoms and Treatment
Anemia is a condition in which your blood has a lower-than-normal amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the iron-rich protein that allows [...]
What Is Acute Kidney Injury?
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common, occurring in more than 13 million people every year. You are more at risk for AKI if you are [...]
What Is Lupus Nephritis?
Lupus Nephritis is a disease caused by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). This occurs when lupus triggers the immune system to inflame and attack the kidneys. [...]
5 Quick Facts About Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic disease characterized by many cysts growing inside the kidneys. Kidney tissue becomes damaged. Nephrons get affected by the [...]