Por Dr David Game
30.07.20
Nefrología
Managing hypertension with kidney disease
How can your kidneys cause you to have high blood pressure? Dr David Game, a renowned nephrologist based in London and specialising in chronic kidney disease and hypertension explains how problems in your kidneys can lead to hypertension and what lifestyle changes you need to make to improve it.
Por Professor Liz Lightstone
22.07.20
Nefrología
COVID and kidney disease treatment: how kidney clinics have adapted
Kidney disease patients are facing new challenges due to the coronavirus COVID-19. Kidney clinics are consistently adapting to ensure patient safety is at the heart of all decisions and they are continuing treatment where possible. Professor Liz Lightstone clarifies how the virus affects patients with existing kidney disease, the virus' potential to cause kidney disease, the importance of attending your appointments, the availability of transplants and more.
Por Dr David Game
27.05.20
Nefrología
Kidney stone: how long does it take to pass?
If you're experiencing kidney stones right now, you may be wondering how long they will take to pass. Thankfully, consultant nephrologist Dr David Game is highly-experienced in treating kidney stones and here he explains how long they take to pass and why a specialist can help to prevent recurrent stones.
Por Dr David Game
03.04.20
Nefrología
Kidney transplant donors recipients match
Kidneys are the most commonly donated organ around the world, and every year, thousands of people give one of theirs to either a friend, relative or someone they don’t know. For a successful kidney transplant to go underway, donors and recipients must have compatible blood types - but that doesn’t always mean they need to have the same blood type. Dr David Game, a leading nephrologist from London, explains more.
Por Dr Christopher Lawrence
03.07.19
Nefrología
How to manage high cholesterol with kidney disease
If you live with chronic kidney disease (CKD) then heart disease is very common. Therefore, it is recommended that those with CKD should regularly monitor their cholesterol levels every year as a preventative measure. We've asked one of our top nephrologists Dr Christopher Lawrence to explain what the risk factors for high cholesterol are.
Por Dr Christopher Lawrence
28.06.19
Nefrología
How does high cholesterol affect your kidneys?
High cholesterol can affect the blood supply to the kidneys, which may result in loss of their function. One of our top nephrologists Dr Christoper Lawrence explains more and also whether any damage made to the kidneys is reversible.
Por Dr Christopher Lawrence
30.05.19
Nefrología
What are the main treatment options for glomerulonephritis, and how effective are they? Here to explain is leading consultant nephrologist Dr Christopher Lawrence.
Por Dr Andrew Palmer
14.05.19
Nefrología
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.
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