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Liver function test price: What to expect and h...
Abel Tamirat, MD
Your liver stays busy keeping you healthy—but damage can go unnoticed. This guide breaks down LFTs, costs in the U.S., who should get tested, and where to do it—home or...
Liver function test price: What to expect and h...
Your liver stays busy keeping you healthy—but damage can go unnoticed. This guide breaks down LFTs, costs in the U.S., who should get tested, and where to do it—home or...
What is the Life Expectancy of Someone with Pol...
Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH
Life expectancy for PKD varies: ADPKD may lead to kidney failure by 60, ARPKD affects infants. Dialysis and transplants improve survival. Learn more about PKD prognosis.
What is the Life Expectancy of Someone with Pol...
Life expectancy for PKD varies: ADPKD may lead to kidney failure by 60, ARPKD affects infants. Dialysis and transplants improve survival. Learn more about PKD prognosis.
Does HIV Affect the Liver? Risks, Coinfections,...
Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH
Learn how HIV can impact liver health, from fatty liver disease to medication effects and co-infections. Expert insights tailored for the U.S. audience.
Does HIV Affect the Liver? Risks, Coinfections,...
Learn how HIV can impact liver health, from fatty liver disease to medication effects and co-infections. Expert insights tailored for the U.S. audience.
Is Gabapentin Bad for Your Liver? What You Shou...
Abel Tamirat, MD
Learn how gabapentin works, why it's usually safe for your liver and kidneys, and what rare side effects might signal a need for medical follow-up.
Is Gabapentin Bad for Your Liver? What You Shou...
Learn how gabapentin works, why it's usually safe for your liver and kidneys, and what rare side effects might signal a need for medical follow-up.
Does Soda Cause Kidney Stones? Here's What You ...
Abel Tamirat, MD
Soda may be refreshing, but daily soft drinks could be silently raising your risk of kidney stones. Learn how soda affects your kidney health—and what to drink instead.
Does Soda Cause Kidney Stones? Here's What You ...
Soda may be refreshing, but daily soft drinks could be silently raising your risk of kidney stones. Learn how soda affects your kidney health—and what to drink instead.
What Size of Kidney Stone Requires Lithotripsy?...
Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH
Kidney stones <5 mm pass naturally; 5-20 mm may need lithotripsy. Learn when ESWL or ureteroscopy is recommended and what to expect.
What Size of Kidney Stone Requires Lithotripsy?...
Kidney stones <5 mm pass naturally; 5-20 mm may need lithotripsy. Learn when ESWL or ureteroscopy is recommended and what to expect.
How Long Will My Kidney Hurt After Stent Removal?
Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH
Pain after kidney stent removal lasts 1-3 days. Learn what to expect, manage discomfort, and when to seek help in our guide.
How Long Will My Kidney Hurt After Stent Removal?
Pain after kidney stent removal lasts 1-3 days. Learn what to expect, manage discomfort, and when to seek help in our guide.
What Is a T2 Hyperintense Lesion in the Liver?
Abel Tamirat, MD
A T2 hyperintense liver lesion may sound alarming, but it's often harmless. Learn what it means, what causes it, and how doctors decide if follow-up is needed.
What Is a T2 Hyperintense Lesion in the Liver?
A T2 hyperintense liver lesion may sound alarming, but it's often harmless. Learn what it means, what causes it, and how doctors decide if follow-up is needed.
What Would Disqualify You From Donating a Kidney
Abel Tamirat, MD
Wondering what disqualifies you from donating a kidney? Discover the medical and lifestyle factors that can prevent donation—and what options may still be available.
What Would Disqualify You From Donating a Kidney
Wondering what disqualifies you from donating a kidney? Discover the medical and lifestyle factors that can prevent donation—and what options may still be available.
Is Melatonin Bad for Your Liver? Its Safety in ...
Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH
Is melatonin bad for your liver? Research says it's safe and may help NAFLD. Consult a doctor if you have liver issues. Learn more about its benefits and risks.
Is Melatonin Bad for Your Liver? Its Safety in ...
Is melatonin bad for your liver? Research says it's safe and may help NAFLD. Consult a doctor if you have liver issues. Learn more about its benefits and risks.
Do Energy Drinks Cause Kidney Stones? Key Guide
Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH
Do energy drinks cause kidney stones? High sodium, oxalates, and caffeine may increase risk. Stay hydrated and limit intake to protect kidney health. Learn more.
Do Energy Drinks Cause Kidney Stones? Key Guide
Do energy drinks cause kidney stones? High sodium, oxalates, and caffeine may increase risk. Stay hydrated and limit intake to protect kidney health. Learn more.
Does Semaglutide Cause Liver Damage? Key Things...
Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH
Does semaglutide cause liver damage? Studies show no link; it may improve NAFLD. Learn risks, benefits, and guidance for safe use.
Does Semaglutide Cause Liver Damage? Key Things...
Does semaglutide cause liver damage? Studies show no link; it may improve NAFLD. Learn risks, benefits, and guidance for safe use.
What Percentage of Liver Tumors Are Benign? Wha...
Abel Tamirat, MD
Have you been told you have a liver tumor? Learn what percentage of liver tumors are benign, how they’re diagnosed, and what it really means for your health.
What Percentage of Liver Tumors Are Benign? Wha...
Have you been told you have a liver tumor? Learn what percentage of liver tumors are benign, how they’re diagnosed, and what it really means for your health.
What Size of Kidney Stone Requires Surgery?
Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH
Kidney stones >10 mm may need surgery like PCNL. Learn size thresholds, treatments, and prevention tips to manage kidney stones effectively. Stay informed with expert insights.
What Size of Kidney Stone Requires Surgery?
Kidney stones >10 mm may need surgery like PCNL. Learn size thresholds, treatments, and prevention tips to manage kidney stones effectively. Stay informed with expert insights.
How Fast Do Liver Metastases Grow?
Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH
Liver metastases growth varies by cancer type and health. Learn timelines, symptoms, and treatments to slow progression in this guide.
How Fast Do Liver Metastases Grow?
Liver metastases growth varies by cancer type and health. Learn timelines, symptoms, and treatments to slow progression in this guide.
How to Stop Itching from Kidney Disease: What R...
Abel Tamirat, MD
Itchy skin is more than a nuisance when you’re living with kidney disease. We break down what causes it, which treatments actually work, and how you can finally get some...
How to Stop Itching from Kidney Disease: What R...
Itchy skin is more than a nuisance when you’re living with kidney disease. We break down what causes it, which treatments actually work, and how you can finally get some...
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