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• Chronic renal failure
  == Chronic Renal Failure == ...ng-term nature of the disease, while "renal" pertains to the kidneys, and "failure" denotes the inability of the kidneys to function properly.
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• Renal failure
  == Renal Failure == '''Renal failure''' (pronounced: /ˈriːnəl ˈfeɪljər/), also known as '''kidney failure''', is a medical condition in which the [[kidneys]] cease to function prope
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• Chronic kidney disease
  == Chronic Kidney Disease == ...sease|kidney disease]] in which there is gradual loss of [[Kidney function|kidney function]] over a period of months or years.
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• Uremic frost
  ...aima" meaning blood, and "frost" refers to the appearance of the condition on the skin. ...frost is characterized by the crystallization of urea and urea derivatives on the skin due to high levels of urea in the blood (a condition known as [[ur
  2 KB (301 words) - 23:21, 8 February 2024
• Cystic kidney disease
  == Cystic Kidney Disease == ...different diseases characterized by the development of [[cyst]]s in the [[kidney]]s.
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• Geriatric nephrology
  ...from the Greek words ''geron'' meaning "old man" and ''nephros'' meaning "kidney". ...addresses the unique challenges and complexities associated with treating kidney diseases in the elderly, such as the presence of multiple comorbidities, po
  2 KB (250 words) - 06:54, 11 February 2024
• Balkan
  ...ɛfˈrɒpəθi/), often abbreviated as '''BEN''', is a type of [[Kidney disease|kidney disease]] that is endemic to certain regions of the [[Balkans|Balkan Penins ...d to this specific area, and "nephropathy" from the Greek words "nephros" (kidney) and "pathos" (disease).
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• Kidney problems
  == Kidney Problems == ...the [[kidney]]'s function. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine, below the ribs. They are responsible for filterin
  2 KB (273 words) - 06:56, 13 February 2024
• Kidney disease
  == Kidney Disease == ...is a broad term used to describe a variety of conditions that affect the [[Kidney|kidneys]]. The etymology of the term "renal" comes from the Latin word "ren
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• Medullary cystic kidney disease
  '''Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease''' (pronunciation: meh-duh-luh-ree sis-tik kid-nee dih-zeez) is a m ...on. The term 'nephronophthisis' is derived from the Greek words 'nephros' (kidney) and 'phthisis' (wasting away).
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• NxStage
  ...ducts for the treatment of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and acute kidney failure. ...advancing renal care and providing next-stage solutions for patients with kidney disease.
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• Cardiorenal syndrome
  ...ome) is a medical condition characterized by simultaneous kidney and heart failure where the dysfunction of one organ may accelerate the dysfunction of the ot Cardiorenal syndrome can be classified into five types based on the organ that is primarily involved and the directionality of the organ dy
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• Renal disease
  '''Renal disease''' (pronunciation: /ˈriːnəl dɪˈziːz/), also known as [[Kidney Disease]], is a broad term used to describe any disease or disorder that af * [[Chronic Kidney Disease]] (CKD): A long-term condition where the kidneys don't work as well
  2 KB (291 words) - 23:44, 8 February 2024
• Chronic Kidney Disease
  == Chronic Kidney Disease == ...m the Greek word "chronos" meaning time, and the Latin words "ren" meaning kidney, and "disease" meaning discomfort or disorder.
  2 KB (285 words) - 21:57, 11 February 2024
• Uremic pruritus
  ...'', is a common symptom experienced by patients with advanced or chronic [[Kidney disease|renal disease]]. The term "uremic" is derived from the Greek words Uremic pruritus is characterized by persistent itching, particularly on the back, chest, and limbs. The severity of the itch can range from mild to
  1 KB (200 words) - 17:37, 7 February 2024
• Multi-organ failure
  == Multi-organ failure == '''Multi-organ failure''' (pronunciation: /ˈmʌlti ˈɔːɡən ˈfeɪljər/), also known as '''mu
  2 KB (261 words) - 07:17, 13 February 2024
• Dent's disease
  '''Dent's disease''' (pronounced: /dɛnts diːz/), is a rare, chronic [[kidney disease]] that primarily affects males. It is named after the British physi ...racterized by the malfunction of the [[proximal tubule]]s, the part of the kidney that reabsorbs essential substances into the bloodstream. This malfunction
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• Frasier syndrome
  ...ay-zher sin-drome) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive kidney disease and abnormalities of the genitalia. ...roductive system. It is characterized by [[glomerulosclerosis]], a type of kidney disease that affects the glomeruli, and [[gonadal dysgenesis]], a condition
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• Nephropathy
  ...the kidneys. The term is derived from the Greek words ''nephros'' meaning kidney and ''pathos'' meaning disease. ...ication of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. It is also called diabetic kidney disease.
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• Renal impairment
  ...filter waste and excess fluids from the blood. It can be acute (sudden) or chronic (long-term), and its severity can range from mild to severe.
  2 KB (262 words) - 06:52, 13 February 2024

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