Category: Ask A Doctor
Renal Replacement Therapy, When The Kidneys Fail
by Valerie Tan, MD Chronic Kidney Disease, or CKD, is a condition where the kidney function, defined by the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), falls [Read More…]
Thyroid Cancer: A Common but Highly Treatable Condition
One of our main concerns is determining whether these are benign, which the majority are, or something more concerning, such as thyroid cancer.
The Silent Wounds We Carry: How Domestic Violence Harms the Body
It is a public health crisis. And for our community in Hawaii, it is one that hits especially close to home.
Understanding the Threat of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Hawaii
by John Avery Go, MD Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a highly contagious virus that affects the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, and lungs. [Read More…]
Are Women More Prone to Autoimmune Diseases?
Autoimmune diseases are common, especially because there are so many different types.
Hepatitis B: The Silent Illness in Hawai‘i’s Filipino Community
The virus had been silently attacking his body for decades, without a single warning sign.
How to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
Prescription drug prices can take a big bite out of family budgets in Hawai‘i.
“You Have Cancer”
The sentence “You have cancer” is one of the most devastating sentences a person can hear.
Understanding Cholesterol: Types, Risks, and Management
LDL cholesterol is often called “bad cholesterol” because it carries cholesterol from the liver to the rest of the body.
Hyperkalemia: What Is High Potassium?
Healthy kidneys can adapt to variable potassium intake and will decrease excretion if there is a depletion of total body potassium.
