Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Renal Insufficiency

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I'm a kidney surgeon: Here's why I hope I never see you

As a urological surgeon, I meet many patients with chronic (long-term) kidney disease. Sometimes, I see patients that have progressed to the point where their kidneys do not work at all. This leads to the toxic build-up of ...

Diabetes outcomes worsen after insurance loss, study finds

Losing health insurance can quickly worsen health for people with diabetes as patients struggle to control the disease after coverage is interrupted, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University.

Hidden acid imbalance in kidney disease raises red flags

A Japanese registry has identified a blind spot in the routine care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Serum bicarbonate levels are rarely measured, leaving metabolic acidosis largely undetected and hence, undertreated.

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