Chat With a Doctor: Anemia
Register for Online Chat Do you have anemia? Do you have a question about anemia you would like to ask a doctor? Leonard J. Horwitz, MD, of Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Hematologic Oncology &...
View ArticleUrology and Nephrology Earn Top Spots in U.S. News
For the first time, our urology and nephrology programs are each ranked No. 1 in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in the publication’s “Best Hospitals 2013” rankings. We are both...
View ArticleTargeting Kidney Tumors
There are promising therapies coming to help battle kidney cancer. Surgery is the primary treatment for kidney cancer, but we look for drug therapies as an alternative or to use alongside surgery. At...
View ArticleChat With a Doctor: The Diabetes Link to Kidney Disease
Register for Online Chat Do you have a question about the diabetes link to kidney disease? Betul Hatipoglu, MD, Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute, and George Thomas, MD, Department of Nephrology...
View ArticleColon Cleansing: Is It Safe?
Colon cleansing, also called colonic hydrotherapy and colonic irrigation, is promoted for digestive troubles such as bloating, colitis, constipation and indigestion. It is also touted for completely...
View ArticleKidney Donation Just Got Safer
Donating a kidney just got even safer. New requirements — in effect as of Feb. 1, 2013 — further protect people who are willing to be living kidney donors. Concerns about what happens to donors after...
View ArticleThe Amazing History of Kidney Treatment (Slideshow)
What has shaped our knowledge of kidney health and helped researchers find effective ways to manage chronic kidney disease? Innovation can be quirky — like the experimental use of a washing machine as...
View Article4 FAQs About Diabetes
Here are 4 of the most common questions I hear from my diabetes patients: 1. Why should I care about blood sugar if I’m going to end up on dialysis anyway? You can prevent or delay the progression of...
View ArticleSupplements, OTCs May Hurt Your Kidneys
How well are your kidneys working? Unless you’ve had problems in the past, you probably take for granted that your kidneys are working as they should. But more than one in 10 adults in the United...
View ArticleKidney Breakthroughs: A Visual History (Infographic)
Explore the breakthroughs that have shaped our knowledge of kidneys — including transplantation and the work of researchers to find effective ways to manage kidney donation. This timeline looks back on...
View ArticleObesity Increases Your Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
We all know that carrying around extra body fat isn’t good for us. But you may not realize that losing weight can help prevent kidney disease in otherwise-healthy people. Trimming down might also slow...
View ArticleYou, Your Breathing and Belly Fat (Video)
Did you know that having a pot belly or “apple” shape affects the way you breathe? In addition to increasing your risk of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and cancer, belly...
View ArticleDo You Really Need to Take Vitamin D Supplements?
Researchers analyzing hundreds of studies say vitamin D supplements won’t protect healthy, middle-aged adults from osteoporosis. And even worse, they say the supplements may increase the risk of death...
View ArticleKidney Transplant: Life-Changing Care for Chronic Disease
Your kidneys are extraordinary organs. Each is no bigger than a clenched fist, but they purify your body’s entire 1.5-gallon blood supply multiple times a day, straining it through hundreds of...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Surprising Risks of OTC Pain Medications
For common, occasional aches and pain, an over-the-counter oral medication often does the trick. But experts warn people with chronic, ongoing pain to avoid long-term use of common remedies such as...
View Article4 Questions You May Have About Kidney Stones
Think you might have a kidney stone? Small kidney stones can sometimes be present for years without causing symptoms. When they pass, however, severe symptoms may occur. Here are answers from...
View ArticleWill New Rules Change Your Wait for a Kidney or Lung?
The wait for a donor kidney or lung may get shorter — at least for some on transplant wait lists. That’s because of recent changes to the U.S. transplant system. In December 2014, the Organ Procurement...
View Article7 Secrets to Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy
High blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney failure put one in three Americans at an increased risk of developing kidney disease. But even if you don’t fit in any of those risk...
View Article6 Things Your Nails Can Say About Your Health
If you want some clues about your overall health, look down at your fingernails. “Your nails are a very good reflection of your health. Many things can occur in the nails that can signify systemic or...
View ArticleIs DIY Dialysis for You? Explore Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis
Even though the great majority of kidney patients choose to visit a dialysis center three days a week for dialysis, more doctors today are recommending home dialysis for eligible patients. If you are...
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