One of the biggest challenges for dialysis patients is the management of fluids. However, the importance of this management is maximized during quarantine, as prolonged stay at home can lead the dialysis patient to further fluid intake and overeating.
Read moreIn every crisis, in the face of a threatening event, as humans, we develop defenses and different behaviors. But at the same time we are afraid, anxious and experience a shock, until we adapt to the new data ... and this is logical, it is expected…
Read moreWhat is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels, resulting from weakness / insufficiency of insulin production by the body, limited activity of insulin produced or a combination of both conditions (CDC 1998). What are the risk factors for Diabetes Mellitus?
Read moreIs kidney disease related to age? Yes. Any kidney disease may appear at any age, but it is more likely to appear over the age of 60. At least 50% of the patients suffering from a kidney disease is elderly. The older we get, the older our kidneys get.
Read moreWhat are “kidney stones”? Kidney stones are hard and solid pieces of material that look like pebbles and form in one or both kidneys when there is a high concentration of certain minerals in the urine.
Read more