Advances in research offer hope for the future treatment of lupus

ESTIMATED MAYO CLINIC: She was diagnosed with lupus my daughter of 43. Is there any new information about lupus and what the latest news? ANSWER from Dr. Vaidehi Chowdhary, Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States: Lupus is a complex disease whose exact cause is unknown, but several...

Chronic kidney disease: prevention and diagnosis

Chronic kidney disease develops in patients with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obstructive processes primarily, although other causes. The presence of protein in the urine and slight elevation in serum creatinine may be early indicators of kidney disease. Should be diagnosed at an early stage chronic...