What are simple kidney cysts?

What are simple kidney cysts?

Kidneys are bean-shaped organs that filter waste out of your bloodstream to produce urine. They also help balance the fluid and salts in your blood. Simple kidney cysts are fluid-filled sacs or cysts, that can form in one or both of your kidneys and are usually...
What are the symptoms of kidney problems or disease?

What are the symptoms of kidney problems or disease?

Did you know more than 37 million American adults are living with kidney disease and most of them don’t know that they are suffering from kidney disease? Detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be a complex procedure, as kidney damage has already occurred when...
What can I do to keep my kidneys healthy?

What can I do to keep my kidneys healthy?

Did you know that kidneys are one of the five essential organs for your survival? Your kidneys are located at the bottom of your rib cage, on both sides of your spine, and are the size of a fist. They perform several essential functions. Kidneys filter waste products,...
Anemia & Kidney Disease

Anemia & Kidney Disease

Anemia occurs when there are not enough red blood cells in the body. Anybody can develop anemia, but it is very common in people with CKD. Anemia may begin to develop in the early stages of kidney disease when you still have 20 to 50 percent of your normal kidney...
Top Doctors 2019: By Philadelphia Magazine

Top Doctors 2019: By Philadelphia Magazine

The Philadelphia region is a medical mecca, with world-renowned hospitals, medical schools, clinics and surgical centers. Philadelphia Magazine recently listed Top Doctors in with 2,642 physicians in 66 different specialties.  There were 52 Nephrologists identified...