Guest Blog by Dr. Nasim Musa Porosh (Consultant Nephrologist) Chronic kidney disease refers to a form of progressive kidney disease in which your kidneys gradually decline in function. It is a condition that the Kidney Foundation estimates to affect at least 26...
Kidney disease does not just affect the kidneys, it affects the whole body. In the early stages, it can cause weight loss, while in the later stages, it can cause weight gain. These variations are the result of different aspects of kidney disease as it progresses....
Should I get a second opinion? Is it worth getting a second opinion? You can get bad news from your doctor about yourself or your loved ones. It can be about the diagnosis of a life-threatening disease such as cancer or recommendation about surgery. It’s...
Can Expert Second Opinions really help You? As a patient, trying to navigate a new medical diagnosis and the healthcare system simultaneously can make you feel a bit overwhelmed, especially when there is a need to choose between several treatment options. This...
For most of our life’s decisions, even the very simple ones, like what to have for lunch, we look to a friend, family member, and sometimes the restaurant server for a second opinion. So why wouldn’t we do the same when it comes to our health? Some persons may feel a...
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