<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>https://ecency.com</link><image><url>https://ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>https://ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:28:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ecency.com/@ikservices/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[February 15, 2025. Kidney Facts. Mineral Metabolism Disorders 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The magnesium ion is absorbed mainly via a paracellular route in the small intestine and secondarily (up tp 30%) via a transcellular pathway in the distal ileus and colon.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/february-15-2025-kidney-facts-mineral-metabolism-disorders-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/february-15-2025-kidney-facts-mineral-metabolism-disorders-2</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 04:14:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCmHLA3wWxgm3f2EZAwAii4RCLMxuZShVvfJSrA7RMoFsVpjxkNkpRgLAKAanyyCy21V1YYwynz8dKUhXuhUukDmuzn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 31, 2025. Kidney Facts. Acute Renal Failure 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The combined use of IV albumin, IV (or SQ) octreotide and oral midodrine (or another blood pressure-increasing medication) can be useful for the treatment of the hepatorenal syndrome (HRS).]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-31-2025-kidney-facts-acute-renal-failure-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-31-2025-kidney-facts-acute-renal-failure-2</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 04:50:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCm27tvGtwYBChxdWpVC1T5cMxhw9ZFuUvm8k6mM5MQCWu36Au967dBqmr4PDHiNkqfczZvmH6WKJhzLzUU3bfSr3an?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 27, 2025. Kidney Facts. Glomerulonephritis 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avacopan is a medication that is used for ANCA associated vasculitis. (One example of this is what was called Wegener's granulomatosis). It inhibits C5a-mediated neutrophil activation]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-27-2025-kidney-facts-glomerulonephritis-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-27-2025-kidney-facts-glomerulonephritis-4</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 03:52:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCm27tvGtwYDJ2Kej9iQqoBH6ZQzVH98X5CEjQZej1WJDT7vzTaW6eGvdqsALf3cTtraiiwCMFWbFrQJcczq1mrvPeN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 23, 2025. Kidney Facts. Electrolyte Disorders 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyperglycemia can cause hyponatremia by causing an osmotic translocation of water from the intracellular space to the extracellular space. The hypoantremia usually corrects when hyperglycemia resolves.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-23-2025-kidney-facts-electrolyte-disorders-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-23-2025-kidney-facts-electrolyte-disorders-2</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:50:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCk3SQPUV7QRjmEcrE4VVSJae3YydhFNevseTjpBa211fEC1A7vBHajh89japKizwMMWiYRMQcsqSbvjoRCasDh25ta?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 20, 2025. Kidney Facts. Chronic Kidney Disease 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyperuricemia may be associated with chronic uric acid nephropathy. This condition, however, has not been conclusively proven. There is evidence suggesting that reducing uric acid may lower the progress]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-20-2025-kidney-facts-chronic-kidney-disease-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-20-2025-kidney-facts-chronic-kidney-disease-5</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 04:50:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCkJXkqQvA3wdRC2wmqMVH3qV4D7duRPNBhB15iTH5LVv3gQubUkfTP73aD3JiueJ78ste4Lz8xF5nKBkoVYWVy1HLS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 19, 2025. Kidney Facts. Mineral Metabolism Disorders 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyperphosphatemia is associated with increased mortality in patients undergoing hemodialysis. It is related to excess vascular calcification, which leads to worsening vascular disease.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-19-2025-kidney-facts-mineral-metabolism-disorders-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-19-2025-kidney-facts-mineral-metabolism-disorders-1</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 03:23:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCmBY8wawnpkFQvtsqT3xor2KBWgPKK7XB1JpUJ4piui2geTkvfcLXsQ8VLqqsWS9kHsx1kbDnVr7cshb7ZSmWV6SMt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 18, 2025. Kidney Facts. Glomerulonephritis 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a process in the kidney that damages the podocyte cells and leads to protein leaking. It can be primary (immune), secondary (hyperfiltration/infection) or genetic.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-18-2025-kidney-facts-glomerulonephritis-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-18-2025-kidney-facts-glomerulonephritis-3</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:19:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCm27n45RP7rsurZymURJnHzMumjYL1L3WKyLDJDxXXF4prGwqj8EYieQj8CSxKoRsYCDXtSAegXYFsBfnFHyMcV96N?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 17,2025. Kidney Facts. Acid-Base 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Potential Renal Acid Load or PRAL is the amount of acid the diet produces in the body. It is measured in milliequivalents per acid per day.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-172025-kidney-facts-acid-base-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-172025-kidney-facts-acid-base-1</guid><category><![CDATA[stem]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:43:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCkCjVNkqZWtku1vsUVtHCaejCY7dMukDgxVXr5eskZwdxuWeYirxbPMCPjteh8t5SGiHddaDuC232aje6NVhy2F4SJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 16, 2025. Kidney Facts. Glomerulonephritis 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[IgA nephropathy or Berger's disease is the most common glomerulonephritis worldwide. Its incidence is 2.5/100,000 adults per year and it is considered in the list of rare diseases.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-15-2025-kidney-facts-glomerulonephritis-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-15-2025-kidney-facts-glomerulonephritis-2</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 04:37:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCm27uCEQdvJorXFH8digowQySU9rMFuvrFncgorTecq6HJpEMUXwqqE1EHC9Qz6h71G7TLmpfof3B17XPfZtUJJ9kr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 15, 2025. Kidney Facts. Anemia in CKD 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the combined result of decreased intestinal iron absorption associated to CKD and the decreased production of erythropoietin by the affected kidneys.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-15-2025-kidney-facts-anemia-in-ckd-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-15-2025-kidney-facts-anemia-in-ckd-1</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:01:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCk3SRQsePCtf7XzKmCeqWHN7ovnoxTNKSWpwW83GLtD5AmW7DNVTGiPY6c8ney8Yc7wS2zsyM34M4PPKk4A2bSD9bc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 14, 2025. Kidney Facts. Diagnostics 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[A renal biopsy is an extremely important tool for the diagnosis of certain renal conditions that present with proteinuria and/or hematuria or when the diagnosis of the renal condition is unknown.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-14-2025-kidney-facts-diagnostics-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-14-2025-kidney-facts-diagnostics-1</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:59:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCmSjG9BGx3A9roYxQx1XB28jmR26BQGYMyC1CFcShAE1qCvxKUYw3MypNZr61dMQgDbAxmBP63w6WgvUjh321snYRt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 13, 2025. Kidney Facts. Electrolyte Disorders 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyponatremia (or low sodium concentration in the plasma) is a state of water intoxication. Measures should be implemented to achieve a negative total body balance.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-13-2025-kidney-facts-electrolyte-disorders-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-13-2025-kidney-facts-electrolyte-disorders-1</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:33:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCmBY9Ti2Axg3vWpFjLgEyvoWG32NQdoEnBo4v8ojS9r7UtnPN7R8a1fPR69oZU58gLRofMd9j1i8hKTTUGVWnHEi6S?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 12, 2025. Kidney Facts. Chronic Kidney Disease 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chronic urate nephropathy is caused by the deposit of uric acid crystals in the medullary interstitium of the kidney causing decreased GFR, interstitial fibrosis and tubular proteinuria.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-12-2025-kidney-facts-chronic-kidney-disease-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-12-2025-kidney-facts-chronic-kidney-disease-4</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:10:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCmHL9XkvRGKvaL7mWshpW7TFRf9h6n8PrJ1UqJt2fzhj3GfK4t6haSpnxfY1VrNr8ayDWkug36f6HHfum8xgLA9kG6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 11, 2025. Kidney Facts. Hypertension 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hypertension is one of the common causes for chronic renal failure. Over many years of elevated blood pressure, sclerosis and thickening of the arteriolar walls and glomerular walls occurs.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-11-2025-kidney-facts-hypertension-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-11-2025-kidney-facts-hypertension-2</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 05:33:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCmHL9XkvRGHbZajBt7tes9r2bETT9gQzrEMgXRdPTyZXX3E5sC5RSYDBDtSeYSJxA5erGpXZuuoceBFSvHMY8e73D8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 10, 2025. Kidney Facts. Glomerulonephritis 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lupus nephritis is the inflammation of the kidney tissue caused by the autoimmune condition known as lupus. It can be mild or severe enough for a patient to require dialysis.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-10-2025-kidney-facts-glomerulonephritis-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-10-2025-kidney-facts-glomerulonephritis-1</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:33:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCmHLA3wWxgoYgUGFhGTDh8Gucjzv9tyGnSm57pdfZ5sHYbqsvUFkCKFagaS3pprkB44KuwSosy45CN9312C24U5SgW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 9, 2025. Kidney Facts. Chronic Kidney Disease 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[In patients with advanced chronic kidney disease the correction of metabolic acidosis may slow down the progression towards the need of renal replacement therapy.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-9-2025-kidney-facts-chronic-kidney-disease-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-9-2025-kidney-facts-chronic-kidney-disease-3</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:52:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCmHLA3wWxgF6ouas8ddg9daxeBsFnm3YovSRASFj6c3PhVAx8QYM1bdSSxG3RyMGx9JyDhZzCQBVgvHDiNjgxQiy3U?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 8, 2025. Kidney Facts. Renal Osteodystrophy 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients with chronic kidney disease may develop econdary hyperparathyroidism as a consequence of the lack of activation of 25-OH vitamin D and/or elevated phosphorus levels.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-8-2025-kidney-facts-renal-osteodystrophy-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/january-8-2025-kidney-facts-renal-osteodystrophy-1</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:26:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCmBY9DYXQAH54S32MAzFA5Hra7Q1ovM3XmhHCeyVeE1AAumzr3tLCcTt9w6hZ4ZAQzWukVgi9t8d69722KWC868mYi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[November 23, 2024. Kidney Facts. Chronic Kidney Disease 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The use of non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor blockers (like finerenone) can reduce the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with diabetic nephropathy.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/november-23-2024-kidney-facts-chronic-kidney-disease-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/november-23-2024-kidney-facts-chronic-kidney-disease-2</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 04:17:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCmYWVTj37GZfeT4a58t7Z7depyMq91rerL6Cj9waKaT19J8AGeVsyf1F1gJDVLWavrBVuc93H1TLRYoL69ejBM5BJ6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[October 18, 2024. Kidney Facts. Chronic Kidney Disease 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The use of sodium-glucose transporter (SGLT-2) inhibitors can reduce the progression of chornic kidney disease in diabetics and non-diabetics]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/october-18-2024-kidney-facts-chronic-kidney-disease-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/october-18-2024-kidney-facts-chronic-kidney-disease-1</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2024 03:14:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPXMtaXaAwYCp17FHUCm27ux3JgvB2xihTUbXZrcxS71thhWA8gAYbMYniRsNmpC7iiwwNKChJPHYZX6S9gS3wTzRw443qPpqNKiNoCamKgz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[October 9, 2024. Kidney Facts. Acute Renal Failure 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Obstructive uropathy is one of the important causes of acute renal failure. This can be caused by an enlarged prostate gland, kidney stones, or strictures of the urinary tract.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ikservices/october-9-2024-kidney-facts-acute-renal-failure-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ikservices/october-9-2024-kidney-facts-acute-renal-failure-1</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ikservices]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:02:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4PG8ZZSQK7pANiU8f17itinitUijUowmgde1fq4hTbum4Z8xmajJxrAMKS7Txd6VjcGMNJMt6sAG7p9bhXUiZfHHSBy3mi31sRpcrowvz65GatU6uc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>