Renal function

Does Your Whole Body Go In for a Liver MRI?

Does Your Whole Body Go In for a Liver MRI?

Abel Tamirat, MD

A liver MRI usually requires your whole body in the scanner, but the focus is only on your liver. Learn what the test shows, how to prepare, and what to...

Does Your Whole Body Go In for a Liver MRI?

Abel Tamirat, MD

A liver MRI usually requires your whole body in the scanner, but the focus is only on your liver. Learn what the test shows, how to prepare, and what to...

Type 5 Diabetes: What You Need to Know About This Rare Condition

Type 5 Diabetes: What You Need to Know About Th...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Learn about type 5 diabetes, a rare condition linked to genetics, pancreatic issues, or mitochondrial disease, and how it’s diagnosed and managed.

Type 5 Diabetes: What You Need to Know About Th...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Learn about type 5 diabetes, a rare condition linked to genetics, pancreatic issues, or mitochondrial disease, and how it’s diagnosed and managed.

What Causes Small Lesions on the Liver? Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What Causes Small Lesions on the Liver? Symptom...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Small liver lesions are often harmless but can sometimes signal serious disease. Learn about their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for better liver health.

What Causes Small Lesions on the Liver? Symptom...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Small liver lesions are often harmless but can sometimes signal serious disease. Learn about their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for better liver health.

What to Know About a Kidney Doctor, Kidney Disease, And Treatment?

What to Know About a Kidney Doctor, Kidney Dise...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Learn when to see a kidney doctor, the difference between nephrologists and urologists, and how early care can protect your kidneys from lasting damage.

What to Know About a Kidney Doctor, Kidney Dise...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Learn when to see a kidney doctor, the difference between nephrologists and urologists, and how early care can protect your kidneys from lasting damage.

Is Naproxen Bad for Your Liver? Understanding the Risks and Side Effects

Is Naproxen Bad for Your Liver? Understanding t...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Is naproxen bad for your liver? While it's generally safer, prolonged use or high doses can still pose liver risks, especially in those with pre-existing liver conditions.

Is Naproxen Bad for Your Liver? Understanding t...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Is naproxen bad for your liver? While it's generally safer, prolonged use or high doses can still pose liver risks, especially in those with pre-existing liver conditions.

Is Cranberry Juice Good for Your Kidneys and Liver?

Is Cranberry Juice Good for Your Kidneys and Li...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Cranberry juice supports urinary health and may benefit kidneys and liver. Learn its real effects, risks, and how to use it safely.  

Is Cranberry Juice Good for Your Kidneys and Li...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Cranberry juice supports urinary health and may benefit kidneys and liver. Learn its real effects, risks, and how to use it safely.  

Brittle Diabetes: Understanding the Most Unstable Form of Diabetes

Brittle Diabetes: Understanding the Most Unstab...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Understand brittle diabetes, a rare and severe form of type 1 diabetes marked by unstable blood sugars, frequent swings, and tough control.  

Brittle Diabetes: Understanding the Most Unstab...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Understand brittle diabetes, a rare and severe form of type 1 diabetes marked by unstable blood sugars, frequent swings, and tough control.  

Understanding GMI Diabetes: A Smarter Way to Manage Your Blood Sugar

Understanding GMI Diabetes: A Smarter Way to Ma...

Yusela Aquino

GMI Diabetes offers a breakthrough in blood sugar management with real-time insights from continuous glucose monitoring, providing a clearer, more accurate picture of your health.

Understanding GMI Diabetes: A Smarter Way to Ma...

Yusela Aquino

GMI Diabetes offers a breakthrough in blood sugar management with real-time insights from continuous glucose monitoring, providing a clearer, more accurate picture of your health.

What Do Kidney Stones Look Like?

What Do Kidney Stones Look Like?

Abel Tamirat, MD

Kidney stones form when minerals build up in urine. This guide explains what they look like, symptoms to watch for, treatment options, and how to lower your risk.  

What Do Kidney Stones Look Like?

Abel Tamirat, MD

Kidney stones form when minerals build up in urine. This guide explains what they look like, symptoms to watch for, treatment options, and how to lower your risk.  

Diabetes Breakfast: A Complete Guide to Starting Your Day Right

Diabetes Breakfast: A Complete Guide to Startin...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Discover healthy diabetes breakfast ideas like oatmeal, eggs, yogurt bowls, and smoothies to keep blood sugar steady and energy levels high.

Diabetes Breakfast: A Complete Guide to Startin...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Discover healthy diabetes breakfast ideas like oatmeal, eggs, yogurt bowls, and smoothies to keep blood sugar steady and energy levels high.

Kidney Pain vs Back Pain: Telling the Difference

Kidney Pain vs Back Pain: Telling the Difference

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Learn the key signs of kidney pain vs back pain. Discover how symptoms, location, and movement response help you tell the difference and know when to seek care.

Kidney Pain vs Back Pain: Telling the Difference

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Learn the key signs of kidney pain vs back pain. Discover how symptoms, location, and movement response help you tell the difference and know when to seek care.

Diabetes and diarrhea: What’s the connection?

Diabetes and diarrhea: What’s the connection?

Abel Tamirat, MD

Discover why people with diabetes may experience diarrhea, the common causes, treatment options, and how to manage this difficult complication.

Diabetes and diarrhea: What’s the connection?

Abel Tamirat, MD

Discover why people with diabetes may experience diarrhea, the common causes, treatment options, and how to manage this difficult complication.

Kidney Cancer Survival Rate by Stage

Kidney Cancer Survival Rate by Stage

Blen Shumiye, MD

Discover how kidney cancer survival rates vary by stage, what affects prognosis, and how new treatments can improve life expectancy and quality of life.  

Kidney Cancer Survival Rate by Stage

Blen Shumiye, MD

Discover how kidney cancer survival rates vary by stage, what affects prognosis, and how new treatments can improve life expectancy and quality of life.  

Diabetes Insipidus Treatment

Diabetes Insipidus Treatment

Abel Tamirat, MD

Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition affecting fluid balance. Learn its causes, symptoms, and treatments to manage hydration and prevent complications.

Diabetes Insipidus Treatment

Abel Tamirat, MD

Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition affecting fluid balance. Learn its causes, symptoms, and treatments to manage hydration and prevent complications.

Is Kidney Disease Genetic? Role of Family History

Is Kidney Disease Genetic? Role of Family History

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Is kidney disease genetic? Learn how family history, inherited conditions, and lifestyle factors shape your risk—and what steps you can take to protect kidney health.

Is Kidney Disease Genetic? Role of Family History

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Is kidney disease genetic? Learn how family history, inherited conditions, and lifestyle factors shape your risk—and what steps you can take to protect kidney health.

Kidney stones in the toilet: What it means and what to do next

Kidney stones in the toilet: What it means and ...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Passing kidney stones in the toilet can be surprising. Discover what it means, symptoms to notice, causes behind stones, and treatment options.

Kidney stones in the toilet: What it means and ...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Passing kidney stones in the toilet can be surprising. Discover what it means, symptoms to notice, causes behind stones, and treatment options.