Carsten column: Leaking protein through the kidney is not normal

Carsten column: Leaking protein through the kidney is not normal

The consequence of low blood protein depends on how low the protein becomes, which protein is low, and the cause of the low protein. Having a correct level of protein in the blood is essential for life. Each protein has specific functions. Some of these proteins like albumin are vital for maintaining blood volume and transporting other substances. Other proteins are involved with the immune system and some with blood clotting. Still others are p…

High BP can damage kidney functions even before symptoms appear: Study

New Delhi, March 28, 2025 Hypertension or high blood pressure can have a significant impact on kidney function, much before clinical symptoms begin to appear, according to a study that stressed the importance of early detection. The research, led by a team from the Medical University of Vienna in Austria, found that high blood pressure can lead to abnormalities in the podocytes — specialised cells in the renal filter — even without other pre-exi…

Medical nutrition therapy provided by a dietitian improves outcomes in adults with prehypertension or hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Interventions with dietitians can help modify dietary intake and reduce hyp…

8 Drugs That Can Cause Kidney Damage

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmDFilmstax / Getty ImagesYour kidneys may be small in size, but they play an important role in the body. Kidneys remove waste, extra fluid, and acids, maintaining a balance of water, salts, and minerals in the blood. They also regulate blood pressure, help make red blood cells, and are involved with keeping your bones healthy.Some drugs are known as nephrotoxic, which means that their effects can cause damage…

Non-adherence to treatments and lifestyle changes, which affect more than half of patients with chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, has worsened health outcomes, increased avoidable hospitalizations, and overwhelmed health budgets around the world. Read more (03/27/2025)

World Medication Adherence Day, meaning compliance with medication prescribed by doctors, was marked on Thursday in Târgu Mureș.