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A ketones urine test measures the presence or absence of ketones in the urine.
Review Date:
11/12/2007
Ketoprofen overdose is poisoning from taking too much ketoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Review Date:
3/18/2006
This article describes the diet necessary in patients with end-stage kidney disease on either hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. The diet is usually high in protein and low-sodium, low-potassium, and low-phosphorus. Fluid intake is also restricted.
Review Date:
10/22/2007
Kidney disease is any disease or disorder that affects the function of the kidneys. This may include:Acute kidney failureAcute nephritic syndromeAnalgesic nephropathyAtheroembolic renal diseaseChronic kidney failureChronic nephritisCongenital nephrotic syndromeEnd-stage renal diseaseGoodpasture syndromeInterstitial nephritisKidney cancerKidney damageKidney infectionKidney injuryKidney stonesLupus nephritisMembranoproliferative GN IMembranoproliferative GN IIMembranous nephropathyMinimal change diseaseNecrotizing glomerulonephritisNephroblastomaNephrocalcinosisNephrogenic diabetes insipidusNephropathy - IgANephrosis (nephrotic syndrome)Polycystic kidney diseasePost-streptococcal GNReflux nephropathyRenal artery embolismRenal artery stenosisRenal disordersRenal papillary necrosisRenal tubular acidosis type IRenal tubular acidosis type IIRenal underperfusionRenal vein thrombosis
Review Date:
8/14/2007
Review Date:
10/11/2006
Kidney function tests are common procedures used to evaluate renal function. Refer to the following documents for details of how each test is performed:CreatinineCreatinine - urineCreatinine clearanceBUN
Review Date:
11/16/2006
Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney and the ducts that carry urine away from the kidney (ureters).
Review Date:
7/25/2006
Kidney removal, also called nephrectomy, is a surgical procedure to remove a kidney.
Review Date:
8/15/2006
A kidney stone is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals. One or more stones can be in the kidney or ureter at the same time.See also: Cystinuria
Review Date:
8/14/2007
A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure to implant a healthy kidney into a patient with kidney failure.
Review Date:
5/3/2006