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American Family Physician
July 1, 2006 |
Kidney Stones: What You Should Know What you can do to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of kidney stones.   |
AskMen.com
Charles Capuano |
5 Ailments That Affect Young Men Young men between the ages of 18 and 35 are susceptible to some uncommon diseases that, if left untreated, can leave them with permanent damage and a hefty medical bill. Here are some ailments that, while infrequent, are worth knowing about. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2006
Pietrow & Karellas |
Medical Management of Common Urinary Calculi Certain dietary changes can reduce risk of occurrence of kidney stones. Citrate medications will also increase levels of naturally occurring stone inhibitors. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2005 |
Kidney Cysts A patient hand-out on what the kidneys do, how cysts affect function and possible treatments of the problem. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004 |
Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy What is a urinary tract infection?... How do I know I have a UTI?... How will a UTI affect my baby?... How are UTIs treated?... How do I know if the medicine is not working?... Can I keep this from happening again? |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2004 |
Chronic Kidney Disease An informative bulletin outlining the disease and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2006 |
Microscopic Hematuria: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is microscopic hematuria?... What will my doctor do about the blood in my urine?... What are some risk factors for a serious problem in my urinary tract?... |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2005 |
Urinary Tract Infections A patient hand-out on what causes urinary tract infections, possible signs of the disease, and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2001
Andrew J. Portis |
Diagnosis and Initial Management of Kidney Stones The diagnosis and initial management of urolithiasis have undergone considerable evolution in recent years... |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2001 |
Kidney Cysts What are kidney cysts?... How common are kidney cysts?... How are kidney cysts found?... If I have a kidney cyst, what will my doctor want to do?... Will I need surgery to remove a kidney cyst?... etc. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004 |
Urinary Tract Infections in Adults What causes urinary tract infections?... How do I know I have a UTI?... Why do women have UTIs more often than men?... How are UTIs treated?... What can I do if I have frequent infections?... Tips on Preventing UTIs |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2005 |
Chronic Kidney Disease A patient hand out on kidney disorders and illnesses, their diagnosis and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2003 |
Kidney Failure What is kidney failure?... How do you get kidney failure?... How can my doctor tell if I have kidney failure?... Will my kidney failure get better?... etc. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004 |
Urinary Reflux What is a urinary reflux?... Does a UTI mean there is something wrong with my child's urinary tract?... What kind of tests will the doctor do?... How is urinary reflux treated? |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2005 |
Diabetic Nephropathy A patient handout on the disease, it diagnosis and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004 |
Painful Urination Why does it sometimes hurt when I urinate?... What will I need to tell my doctor?... What kind of tests will I need to have done?... How are UTIs treated?... What can I do if I keep getting UTIs?... etc. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2005 |
Microscopic Hematuria A patient hand-out on common causes of red blood cells in the urine and what to expect from your doctor. |
BusinessWeek
March 21, 2005
Gene G. Marcial |
HealthTronics, A Urologist's Best Friend Shares of little-known largest provider of urological services have been on fire, bolting from $6.32 in October to $10.40 on Mar. 9. |
Salon.com
April 27, 2000
Albert DiBartolomeo |
Hell on earth When a kidney stone taught me the meaning of agony, I also learned the limits of my own weak self. |
AskMen.com
February 2, 2003
Mike Davison |
8 Questions Men Are Afraid To Ask Doctors Due to macho pride or the expense of health care, many men visit the doctor only when something noticeably breaks, like their nose, or stops, like their heart. Likewise, they are not always willing to ask their family doctor embarrassing questions. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2005
Snyder & Pendergraph |
Detection and Evaluation of Chronic Kidney Disease Early treatment of chronic kidney disease and its complications may delay or prevent the development of end-stage renal disease. Consequently, detection of chronic kidney disease should be a priority for family physicians. |
AskMen.com
Dave Golokhov |
Erectile Dysfunction Therapy A study, which was published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, tested a method called shock therapy, which is normally used to treat kidney stones externally. |
Nursing
May 2010
Debra Castner |
Understanding the stages of chronic kidney disease This article will help you to recognize CKD and understand its stages so you can help your patient to modify risk factors, prevent further kidney damage, and manage complications. First, consider the scope of the problem. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2006 |
High Blood Pressure: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is high blood pressure?... What if I have heart or kidney problems or diabetes?... What can I do to help lower my blood pressure?... etc. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2004
Johnson et al. |
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults: Part I. Definition, Disease Stages, Evaluation, Treatment and Risk Factors Family physicians should weigh the value of the National Kidney Foundation guidelines for their clinical practice based on the strength of evidence and perceived cost-effectiveness until additional evidence becomes available on the usefulness of the recommended quality indicators. |
Nursing
March 2011
Ali & Gray-Vickrey |
Limiting the Damage From Acute Kidney Injury This article will discuss your role in early detection and management of AKI with an emphasis on care for older adults. |
Lucire
January 11, 2010 |
All that glitters Elyse Glickman looks in to buying fine gems and jewellery for weddings -- it's a slightly different process to fashion items, as she talks to gem experts |
Science News
April 27, 2002
Ivars Peterson |
Getting Clobbered Clobber is a new two-person game that's easy to learn and fun to play and, for the mathematically inclined, rife with analytical possibility... |
American Journal of Nursing
October 2005
Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins |
Self-Management of Chronic Kidney Disease Effective management of this disease requires the patient to be the principal illness manager and this skill requires the nurses guidance and support. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2001
Sarah Morgan |
Just Enough A daily supplement of bacteria could prevent kidney stones from forming... Some people with small heads may be at risk for Alzheimer's disease... Fathers who exercise tend to have daughters who also exercise... etc. |
Entrepreneur
August 2003
April Y. Pennington |
Richard Rhodes The founder and CEO of Rhodes Architectural Stone in Seattle talks about the birth of his business. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2004
Snively & Gutierrez |
Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevention and Treatment of Common Complications Family physicians have the opportunity to screen at-risk patients, identify affected patients, and ameliorate the impact of chronic kidney disease by initiating early therapy and monitoring disease progression. |
AskMen.com
Vatche Bartekian |
Are Vitamins Really Necessary? Because on average only 9% of all North American men consume the daily amounts vegetables and fruit recommended by the government, supplements are often used to help bridge the gap. Here are some facts about vitamins and minerals. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2006
Steve Willson |
Rock Solid Build a natural stone patio that will last for ages and look great the whole time. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2004
Johnson et al. |
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults: Part II. Glomerular Filtration Rate, Proteinuria, and Other Markers Family physicians should weigh the value of the National Kidney Foundation guidelines for their clinical practice based on the strength of evidence and perceived cost-effectiveness until additional evidence becomes available on the usefulness of the recommended quality indicators. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Stone Faced Rock veneer adds depth and texture to walls, foundations, and chimneys. |
Popular Mechanics
April 30, 2009
Harry Sawyers |
Weekend Project: How to Build a Flagstone Patio...Fast! My swelling staff of subcontractors didn't stop me from losing about half my body weight in sweat while laying this patio in a single weekend. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2001 |
Quantum Sufficit Staff physicians say "Don't do what I do, do what I tell you to do." to residents... Kidney stones recur on same side... Alcohol, folate, and breast cancer... etc. |
Chemistry World
August 29, 2013
Angharad Rosser-James |
Personal kidney disease monitoring on your phone The Albumin Tester, a digital fluorescent tube reader accompanied by an android smart phone app could be used by people in their own home to monitor the health of their kidneys have been developed by scientists in the US. |
Science News
November 22, 2003 |
TimeLine: November 18, 1933 "Rosetta Stone" of prehistoric America... Glassy stones may be from shattered planets... |
Inc.
February 1, 2003
Kate O'Sullivan |
Patients Are a Virtue With the help of a few famous patients, Dr. Keith Stone has brought a winning new sports drink to the market. |
