Dialysis helps kidneys to filter blood, and remove waste products, toxins, and fluids in the case of acute kidney diseases or failure. It is of two types – hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. In hemodialysis, a machine removes blood from the body to filter it with the help of a dialyzer and this filtered blood gets…
Cardiovascular diseases and stroke are the leading cause of global mortality and principal contributor to disability. However, seasonal variations have been noted in losses caused due to cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks, both in the Northern and Southern hemispheres, with higher bereavement rates during the winter over the summer. A heart attack occurs when…
The kidneys are bean-shaped organs that help in eliminating toxins from the body. They filter blood and remove wastes and excess fluid through urine. They also help efficiently in controlling blood pressure, stimulating the production of red blood cells, regulating the blood chemicals, and keeping the bones healthy. Malfunctions of the kidneys lead to the…
