Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Urine trouble

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Urine trouble

The kidneys are critically important organs. They play a vital role in removing toxins and waste from the blood.  They also participate in the homeostasis of electrolytes, vitamins, fluid,…

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Hypertension: The silent killer

Hypertension: The silent killer

Complex, serious and common, hypertension persists as a leading risk factor for serious debilitating conditions.  These include heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and kidney disease, to name a few.  Hypertension…

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Aplastic Anemia: More than just anemia

Aplastic Anemia: More than just anemia

Despite its name, aplastic anemia is defined as pancytopenia (not just anemia) in the setting of hypocellular bone marrow without the presence of an infiltrative process or an increase…

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Decompensated Cirrhosis: One problem becomes many

Decompensated Cirrhosis: One problem becomes many

Cirrhosis is a challenging disease whose only cure is transplant.  Cirrhosis refers to the fibrosing of the liver parenchyma.  By itself, this histologic process does not necessarily confer any…

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