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Chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease ( CKD) is a type of long-term kidney disease, in which either there is a gradual loss of kidney function occurs over a period of months to years, or abnormal kidney structure (with normal function). [ 2][ 5] Initially generally no symptoms are seen, but later symptoms may include leg swelling ...
Radiation causes cellular degradation by autophagy. Acute radiation syndrome ( ARS ), also known as radiation sickness or radiation poisoning, is a collection of health effects that are caused by being exposed to high amounts of ionizing radiation in a short period of time. [ 1] Symptoms can start within an hour of exposure, and can last for ...
Kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease ( ESRD ), is a medical condition in which the kidneys can no longer adequately filter waste products from the blood, functioning at less than 15% of normal levels. [ 2] Kidney failure is classified as either acute kidney failure, which develops rapidly and may resolve; and chronic kidney ...
The FDA just approved Neffy, a needle-free EpiPen alternative. Here's when it's hitting shelves—and allergists tell 'Women's Health' if they recommend it.
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Extreme heat (and extreme cold) can significantly alter the effectiveness of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Some medications can tolerate temperatures up to 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 ...
Polycystic kidney disease ( PKD or PCKD, also known as polycystic kidney syndrome) is a genetic disorder [ 5][ 6] in which the renal tubules become structurally abnormal, resulting in the development and growth of multiple cysts within the kidney. [ 7] These cysts may begin to develop in utero, in infancy, in childhood, or in adulthood. [ 8]
July 16, 2024 at 11:01 AM. Everybody poops, but how often people go could reveal a lot about their long-term health, according to research published Tuesday in the journal Cell Reports Medicine ...