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However, these organs too suffer from several disorders that affect the functioning of the kidneys, one of them being ...

Supported by a grant from the Commonwealth Fund of New York, Grants No. H-1529 of the National Heart Institute and A-808 of the National Institute of Arthritis and Metabolic Diseases, United ...

Nephrotic syndrome is caused by damage to glomeruli (filters) in the kidneys. Symptoms include swelling around the eyes and in the feet and ankles, foamy urine and weight gain due to excess fluid ...

Overcoming imposter syndrome involves changing a person's mindset about their own abilities. Imposters feel like they don’t belong, so acknowledging their expertise and accomplishments is key ...

Asperger's syndrome refers to a high-functioning form of autism. Although it was once classified as its own condition, Asperger’s is no longer an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and ...

If you’re experiencing restless leg syndrome, you may want to consider getting your magnesium levels checked. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a disorder of the nervous system that causes the ...

Plasma volume (PV), red cell volume (RCV) and blood volume (BV) normalized for height (L), body weight (BW), body surface area (BSA) or lean body mass (LBM) as well as the F-cell ratio of the male ...

Metabolic syndrome is a disorder of energy use and storage. This syndrome is characterized by central obesity, dyslipidaemia, raised blood pressure and high blood sugar levels. Patients with ...

The main complaint of IT band syndrome is of pain on the outside of the knee – sometimes sharp, but often aching – that comes on after an activity like running. Going up and especially down ...

If so, you may have Raynaud’s syndrome — a common condition that affects people worldwide. Raynaud’s syndrome, which is also called Raynaud’s phenomenon or Raynaud’s disease, is a ...

If you've been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, or are worried you might have it, here are some questions to ask your doctor. The best treatment for metabolic syndrome rests with you.