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Kidney stones: symptoms, diagnosis and management

Kidney stones are a source of significant patient morbidity. Pharmacists can have an impact in identifying, triaging and supporting patients with the management of this condition.…

Published: 8 November 2024

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Hyponatraemia: clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment

Hyponatraemia is a common presentation in emergency, acute and critical care. Learn the signs, symptoms and tests needed to diagnose and treat it.…

Published: 24 March 2023

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Electrolyte disturbances: causes and management

This article details the clinical presentations of the most common electrolyte disturbances and how to treat them.…

Published: 26 August 2022

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Developments in the management of anaemia and other complications in adults with chronic kidney disease

An overview of updates to guidance on the management of chronic kidney disease and advancements in treatment for anaemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.…

Published: 9 August 2022

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Renal cancer: management

An overview of the most common forms of renal cancer, treatment options and the role of pharmacists in its management.…

Published: 28 June 2022

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Bladder cancer: management

An overview of the different types of bladder cancer, treatment options and the role of pharmacists in its management.…

Published: 10 May 2022

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Nephrotic syndrome in adults: symptoms and management

Although it is a rare condition, nephrotic syndrome involves clinical features that require pharmacological management.…

Published: 26 January 2021

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Diagnosis and management of anaemia in adults with chronic kidney disease

An overview of the treatments for anaemia in chronic kidney disease and the tests needed to prescribe and assess their effectiveness.…

Published: 14 September 2018

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Chronic oedema: treatment and the impact of prescribed medicines

Early diagnosis of lower limb oedema is crucial to prevent early oedema becoming chronic. Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals are ideally placed to identify patients on certain medicines at higher risk of oedema, and should be aware of signs of chronic oedema when assessing pati…

Published: 7 June 2017

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Chronic Kidney Disease – Mineral and Bone Disorder: pathophysiology and treatment

How the pathophysiological mechanisms behind development of Chronic Kidney Disease - Mineral and Bone Disorder can be managed, using appropriate therapeutic interventions to prevent complications.…

Published: 13 January 2016