Renal cell carcinoma

Elevated since normal level is between is 20 –60 U/L ♣ Indicates patient is experiencing liver damage (Weibrecht et al 2010) • Creatinine (255 μmol/L) o Elevated since normal level is between 35.37 - 96.26 μmol/L ♣ Indicates patient is experiencing renal failure (Horowitz 2014) • CK (23 000 U/L) o Elevated the normal level (in females) should be 145 U/L ♣ Indicates skeletal muscle breakdown, this the reason for the diagnosis Rhabdomyolysis (Junpaparp 2014) • Aspartate transaminase (1030 U/L) o…

Blood testing focuses on whether anemia (not enough red blood cells) is present, and the filtration ability of the kidneys. The two substances measured in blood to evaluate the kidney’s filtration ability are Creatinine and BUN. An elevated level of either one of these is known as azotemia. Creatinine is a compound…

Organ Allocation is a field of bioethics that is always at great debate and consistently being updated in accordance to new information obtained through daily research. The decisions brought forth to those in deciding organizations are expansive and ethically thought-provoking. The list is heavily sided to those in need versus those that give. Ethical treatment of the organs is of the upmost urgency. These are noted as lifesaving elements and should be treated justly and with reverence. Those in…

canal is called endocervix. The part on the outside is called the ectocervix. Most cervical cancers start where these two parts meet. There are two main types, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Occasionally, mixed carcinomas, with features of both types, occur. Approximately 80% of cervical cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, with most of the rest being adenocarcinoma. Cervical cancer is caused by the sexually transmitted HPV, which is the most common viral infection of the…

End-Stage Renal Disease and Technological Advancements End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is the fifth and final level of chronic kidney disease. According to The Kidney Foundation of Canada (n.d) by the fifth level, the kidneys have lost at least 85% of their ability to filter waste. Once the disease has progressed to this stage, action must be taken to increase the probability of patient survival. The kidneys are a vital organ that is needed for survival; similarly the weakness of the kidneys…

searching of my own. I found out dialysis does not put excessive stress on the body it is supposed to help the body function better. When we look at the effects of not having enough dialysis however, you start seeing the negative side effects of the renal failure. I discovered this when I took a glance at “How will I feel on Dialysis?”. This article warns , “Some signs that you may not be getting enough dialysis include: feeling weak and tired all the time.” The site even goes on to say that…

In today 's society, it is better to be ethical than a savior to someone. It has deemed that one should be concerned about their convalescence and ignore solutions that could put an end to many deaths around the world. The epitome of organ donations is to provide organs to those who are in need to spare the life of another compatriot. However, the ratio of organ donation provided verse organs that have given to required patients has always been vastly disproportionate. Organ selling which is at…

controlling underlying conditions • The patient should be educated in controlling their blood pressure if they have hypertension and controlling their blood sugar if they have diabetes mellitus. Compliance is the most important way of controlling chronic renal failure • Education should also focus on controlling infection, volume depletion and avoiding nephrotoxic medications to prevent further destruction of the kidney  Auscultate heart and lung sounds • Presence of tachycardia and irregular…

pressure. With chronic renal failure the kidney stops performing its normal functions. Chronic renal failure occurs over a long period of time and has irreversible damage. The main treatment for these patients has always been dialysis. With new knowledge and information about chronic renal failure, researchers try to find better ways to treat this illness. This article conducted an comparison study that compares the survive rate of patients receiving Conservative Management versus Renal…

Everyone’s kidneys filter their blood, and excrete toxins out of their bodies. Some people have a condition that causes their kidneys to not function properly. The symptoms for this condition are often overlooked or ignored because not many people recognize the symptoms. Many people do not realize how vital their kidneys are in everyday life. Chronic Kidney Disease is a serious condition that can be life threatening. CKD can result in kidney failure. It is a progressive condition that can be…