February 15, 2011
Cystinuria and hyperoxaluria are two other rare, inherited metabolic disorders that much get kidney stones. in cystinuria, too much of the amino acid cystine, which does not break up in water, is vitiated, leading to the geological formation of rocks created of cystine. in patients with hyperoxaluria, the body creates too much oxalate, a saltiness. [...]
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February 15, 2011
How’s your heart? do you know your numbers for blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose? And are you living right: not smoking, exercising briskly for 30 to 45 minutes a day, maintaining a healthy weight? are you limiting alcohol, sodium and saturated fats? Do you know your family history? and are you keeping up with [...]
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