Renal Archives - Page 10 of 71

Types of kidney cancer

There are many types of renal (kidney) cell cancers (RCCs). Each type of tumour is derived from a different cell type within the kidney and has its own distinct characteristics.

Kidney Health Week: Show us your undies!

Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing Catherine King today urged Australians to ‘take the test’ as part of Kidney Health […]

Tyrosine Kinases and the Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinomas

The effectiveness of emerging cancer therapies such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) depends greatly on an understanding of cancer genetics […]

Kidney health

The kidneys are the body’s filter system. Most of us have seen a swimming pool or a spa. The water […]

Bedwetting: When your child is affected

The first thing to understand about bed wetting in children is that it’s a relatively common problem. In fact, while […]

Bed wetting types and causes

Bed wetting is a common problem which can be distressing for both children who wet the bed and their parents. […]

Bed wetting (nocturnal enuresis)

Bed wetting (also known as nocturnal enuresis) is a common condition which most children outgrow by age five as the organs which control urination develop. But bedwetting also affects older children and adults. If left untreated it can negatively affect both physical and...

Nocturnal enuresis: Stephen recalls his bed wetting days

Bed wetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is a very common disease amongst children, with almost 20% of 5–12 year olds experiencing symptoms. Bullying, impaired social life and low self-esteem are all extra stresses that may stem from wetting the bed. But it’s not all bad....

Generalised hyperhidrosis

Generalised hyperhidrosis is a condition characterised by excessive sweating affecting the entire body. It is generally caused by another medical condition, commonly hormonal conditions like menopause, infectious conditions like tuberculosis and neurological conditions such as...