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Renal Artery Stenosis

Renal artery stenosis is a narrowing of the arteries that supply the kidneys, which can reduce blood flow, contribute to…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Renal Cell Carcinoma

Renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer, arising from the kidney’s filtering cells and often treated…

  • 12 doctors

Renal Cyst

A renal cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on the kidney that is often harmless, but some cysts can…

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Renal Osteodystrophy

Renal osteodystrophy is a bone disease caused by long-term kidney disease. When failing kidneys cannot balance calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin…

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  • 7 answers

Renal Pelvis Cancer

Renal pelvis cancer is a rare urinary tract cancer that begins in the funnel-shaped part of the kidney where urine…

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  • 7 answers

Renal Scarring

Renal scarring is permanent damage in which working kidney tissue is replaced by fibrous scar tissue that cannot filter blood.…

  • 7 answers

Renal Toxicology

Renal toxicology refers to kidney damage caused by harmful substances such as certain medicines, contrast dye, heavy metals, industrial chemicals,…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Renal Tubular Acidosis

Renal tubular acidosis is a kidney condition in which the small tubules inside the kidney fail to remove acid from…

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  • 7 answers

Respiratory Failure

Respiratory failure is a serious condition in which the lungs cannot supply enough oxygen, remove enough carbon dioxide, or both,…

  • 5 doctors
  • 7 answers

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common virus that infects the nose, throat and lungs. Most infections resemble a cold…

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  • 5 answers

Restless Legs Syndrome

Restless legs syndrome is a neurological condition that causes an uncomfortable urge to move the legs, usually during rest and…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Retinal Detachment

Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition in which the retina separates from the tissue beneath it, threatening vision and…

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