Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactionscomments
11 Tips To Prevent Respiratory InfectionsIf you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) it is important to...reactionscomments
Recommended Vaccines for People With Chronic IllnessEditor's Note: This article was written by Canadian Pharmacist and originally appeared on our partner site, Type2Diabetes.com. It is that time of...reactionscomments
How is Complement 3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) Treated?If you or someone you care for has been diagnosed with complement 3 glomerulopathy, also called C3G, you likely have many questions...reactionscomments
Pneumonia Vaccines and Chronic IllnessEditor's Note: This article was written by Canadian Pharmacist and originally appeared on our partner site, COPD.net. Is it time to get...reactionscomments
Respiratory Infections 101Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
Vaccines for Pneumococcal Disease: What You Need to KnowEvery year, a tiny germ sends thousands of people to the hospital, and many of them are young children or older adults...reactionscomments
Understanding Pneumococcal DiseasePneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can range from a mild ear infection to a life-threatening illness. Many people carry the...reactionscomments
What To Expect When Joining A Clinical TrialClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of...reactionscomments
How to Cope and Live Well With a Rare Kidney DiseaseMost rare kidney diseases last a long time. There is no cure, and they often do not go away on their own...reactions1comment
What is IgA Nephropathy?Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is a type of kidney disease. It is also called Berger’s disease. IgA nephropathy affects the glomeruli, which...reactionscomments
Understanding the Link Between CKD and GoutThough chronic kidney disease (CKD) mainly affects the kidneys, it also can affect many other parts of the body. If you are...reactions15comments
Understanding the Sleep Problems Caused by Kidney DiseasePeople with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) often have trouble sleeping. A small 2022 study comparing sleep problems...reactions9comments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt is often hard to know what to ask, or even where to begin, when you have questions about a new diagnosis...reactionscomments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with gout can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people experience...reactionscomments
Finding a Good RheumatologistPeople who have chronic health conditions like chronic refractory gout or other similar diseases might be advised by their regular doctor or...reactionscomments
Eating Well With GoutGout is a painful type of arthritis that can make joints feel like they are on fire. Living with this condition is...reactionscomments
Understanding the UACR Test for Your KidneysThe Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) test is a test that checks to see if there is a protein called albumin in your...reactionscomments
Understanding Neuropathy and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)Neuropathy is a condition that causes damage to the nerves. Nerves are found throughout the body. They are responsible for sending chemical...reactions3comments
Understanding Fluctuations in Your eGFR LevelsEstimated glomerular rate (eGFR) is a tool doctors use to find out how well your kidneys are working. A low eGFR can...reactionscomments
