Adequate protein and calorie intake are essential to improve dialysis patient outcomes. Studies have linked it to various factors, including inflammation and hyperparathyroidism. Studies have linked ...

Simple puffiness around the eyes or tired, swollen feet are often attributed to ‘too much salt’ or a long day on one's feet. Sometimes that’s all they are. At other times, these signs indicate a ...

LONDON, United Kingdom — Albumin was no more effective than saline control and was associated with more adverse effects in the treatment of patients with acute stroke in a phase 3 study. The results, ...

Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, does a deep dive on the signs of kidney disease. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother is 74 and has edema in his legs and feet. He doesn’t exercise; he basically just sleeps and plays games on his computer. His bedroom is upstairs, and he struggles going up ...