Nephrology

A type of E. coli bacteria produces toxins that can destroy the red blood cells and block the kidneys' filtering system Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a condition where the red blood cells are destroyed, abnormally. This...

Chronic kidney disease or chronic kidney failure is a slow and progressive loss of kidney function over a period of several years Chronic kidney disease (CKD) also described as chronic kidney failure is a condition where kidneys...

Anyone can develop kidney disease, regardless of the age Kidney diseases may occur in all age groups. Except for the hereditary link, in many instances kidney diseases may have been caused by an underlying disease....

Acute kidney failure is a condition where the kidneys no longer filter the waste products from the blood. This condition results in accumulation of waste in the blood leading to further complications. Acute kidney failure may...

What is CRRT dialysis? Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is a type of dialysis that is used to treat acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease. It is a slow and continuous process of removing excess fluid, toxins,...