Background information Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited kidney condition that causes cysts to grow on the kidneys. Commonly referred to as PKD‚ Polycystic kidney disease is present in two different forms‚ autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive. Autosomal dominant is much more common‚ and both variations cause about 5% of kidney failure in the world. There are two types of autosomal dominant PKD depending on the gene mutated. The two are usually defined by the age symptoms are present
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Abstract: Objective: the aim of this study was to assess the influence of Uromodulin gene mutation on minerals and nitrogenous wastes levels in patients under hemodialysis patients. Methodology: One hundred patients with renal failure and under hemodialysis were investigated. Genetic analysis of Uromodulin gene mutation‚ as well as‚ minerals and nitrogenous waste were analyzed. Results: Of the 100 patients‚ 9 were detected with Uromodulin gene mutation. Conclusion: Patients with renal failure have
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Headline: Overactive Bladder: Can It Be Cured? Keywords: kidney‚ urinary‚ overactive bladder‚ infection‚ incontinence Page Description: Overactive bladder is a condition in which the patient has the urge of urinating frequently. In such condition‚ urine made in kidney leaks due to uncontrolled bladder contraction. It is also called urinary incontinence. Symptoms of this condition may be confused with urine infection. Text: { Overactive Bladder Overactive bladder is also termed as urinary
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Merck and River Blindness (Onchocerciasis) In understanding the decision Merck made to donate medicines‚ we need to start by understanding the motivations and core values behind the company that undertook the actions. We can get some insight into these by examining and understanding their company mission statement: The mission of Merck is to provide society with superior products and services‚ innovations‚ and solutions that improve the quality of life and satisfy customer needs-to provide employees
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Nephrotic Syndrome: Inflamed is No Game Rasmussen College Author Note This research is being submitted on March 7‚ 2014‚ for Kara Wall’s NUR1470C Maternal Child Nursing Course. Nephrotic Syndrome: Inflamed is No Game In nephrotic syndrome‚ it is essential to understand the function and inner workings of the kidneys. The human body requires blood to be circulated in order for organs and tissues to be perfused. The perfusion of blood is enriched with products such as plasma
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1 of 27 © Boardworks Ltd 2009 2 of 27 © Boardworks Ltd 2009 Waste removal Several organs are important in removing waste from the body. The lungs remove carbon dioxide. The skin provides a surface for small amounts of water and salt to move out of the body. 3 of 27 The liver converts excess protein into urea. The kidneys remove unwanted substances such as urea‚ excess water and salt. © Boardworks Ltd 2009 What is urea? Excess amino acids in the body are broken down by the liver‚ producing
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CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE The Integration of Adult Nursing Practice Sophie Dickens CONTENTS PAGE Slide One – Introduction and aims of the presentation Slide Two – Anatomy and Physiology of the Kidneys - Structure Slide Three – Anatomy and Physiology of the Kidneys - Nephron Slide Three – Pathophysiological changes Slide Four - Signs and Symptoms Slide Five - Causes and Factors Slide Six – Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease Slide Severn - Interventions Slide Eight – Implications of Nursing Care Reference
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The Renal Diet 1.The kidneys: * The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs that lie on either side of the spine in the lower middle of the back. Each kidney weighs about ¼ pound. * It is important to keep the kidneys in good working order to allow them to work at an optimum level. * The main function of the kidneys is to remove waste products and excess water from the blood. The kidneys process about 200 l’s of blood every day and produce about 2 l’s of urine. * The kidneys
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Cystic Fibrosis: What is Cystic Fibrosis: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a lifelong hereditary/genetic disorder‚ meaning the disease can be passed on from parent to child and can be inherited. CF is not contagious. Both parents must be either a carrier or suffer from CF for the disease to be passed on however carriers show no symptoms that a suffer does. CF affects the respiratory system; mainly the lungs and some parts of the digestive and reproductive systems including the pancreas‚ liver and the vas
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* Question 1 1 out of 1 points | | | During times of decreased cardiac output‚ the glomerular filtration rate is also decreased.Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | True | Correct Answer: | True | | | | | * Question 2 0 out of 1 points | | | The kidney synthesizes _________‚ which stimulates bone marrow production of red blood cells.Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | erythropoitein | Correct Answer: | erythropoietin | | | | | * Question 3
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