By Dr Andrew Palmer
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Chronic kidney disease in the community
Chronic kidney disease is becoming more prevalent in the UK. Dr Andrew Palmer highlights this condition and the importance of community awareness.
By Dr Andrew Palmer
06.05.21
Nephrologist
Chronic kidney disease in the community
Chronic kidney disease is becoming more prevalent in the UK. Dr Andrew Palmer highlights this condition and the importance of community awareness.
By Dr Andrew Palmer
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Renal failure: dialysis vs. kidney transplant
Renal failure is a potentially life-threatening consequence of long-term kidney disease. When the kidneys fail, there are two key treatments to save the patient and keep their blood filtered. Dr Andrew Palmer explains the pros and cons of dialysis and kidney transplants.
By Dr Andrew Palmer
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Nephrologist
What conditions can dialysis help to manage and when is it needed?
The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste substances out of our blood and expelling them as urine. However, kidney failure can mean that a patient needs to have their blood filtered by a machine to survive. This is called dialysis. Respected nephrologist Dr Andrew Palmer is here to answer all the questions you may have about this procedure.
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