kidney function

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kidney
noun
uk
/ˈkɪd.ni/us
/ˈkɪd.ni/
either of a pair of small organs in the body that take away waste matter from the blood to ...
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function
noun
uk
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/us
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
the natural purpose (of something) or the duty (of ...
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(Definition ofkidneyandfunctionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Of that group, some have poorkidneyfunctionand need early dialysis and eventual transplant.
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Thus, the serum creatinine may be a poor measure ofkidneyfunctionin elderly patients.
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The dose is tapered rapidly oncekidneyfunctionstabilizes.
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For lack of available organs, some people live without vision orkidneyfunctionor other life-enhancing condition.
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A chronic effect of diabetes in many patients is the development of impairedkidneyfunction, or diabetic nephropathy, in which the microvasculature (glomerulus) of the kidney is damaged.
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Kidneyfunctionis usually well maintained in this group.
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Renal physiology is the study ofkidneyfunction, while nephrology is the medical specialty concerned with kidney diseases.
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Impairment of liver orkidneyfunctionincrease the risk of hypoglycemia, and are contraindications.
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Although regarded as benign, angiomyolipomas may grow such thatkidneyfunctionis impaired or the blood vessels may dilate and burst leading to haemorrhage.
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Kidneyfunctiondeteriorates progressively from childhood into early adult life.
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Dialysis is an imperfect treatment to replacekidneyfunctionbecause it does not correct the compromised endocrine functions of the kidney.
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Hummingbirds are also able to turn off theirkidneyfunctionat night.
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Other genetic illnesses affectkidneyfunction, as well.
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Combination with ciclosporin can lead to reducedkidneyfunction, and to acute renal failure in rare cases.
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There have been concerns raised recently regarding the toxicity of gadolinium-based contrast agents and their impact on persons with impairedkidneyfunction.
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However, if you have a history of reducedkidneyfunctionor kidney disease, you may have an increased chance of kidney failure.
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Monitoring of biochemical parameters such as methemoglobin levels, electrolytes, liver andkidneyfunction, urinalysis, and complete blood count is undertaken and any abnormalities are corrected.
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Dialysis can be used ifkidneyfunctionis impaired or the kidneys are failing.
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If the illness is caused by an allergic reaction, a corticosteroid may speed the recoverykidneyfunction; however, this is often not the case.
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