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What Urine Color Says About Your Health

Posted on November 25 2014 by Daniel Kaplon

The color, density and scent of your urine can reveal a lot about your health. While a lot of urine changes are caused by nothing more than dehydration or medications, some urine changes can be caused by a serious, underlying condition. … Continue reading →

Preventing Kidney Stones Through Diet

Posted on April 24 2014 by Daniel Kaplon

If you have kidney stones, it’s very important to focus on your nutrition by developing an eating plan to help prevent new stones. The most common types of kidney stones are calcium and oxalate. Each type may require a different eating plan. … Continue reading →

Kidney Stones – Understanding Causes and Treatments

Posted on June 24 2013 by Daniel Kaplon

Odds are that someone you know had a kidney stone. They are fairly common, affecting one in eleven people at some point in their life. There is no single cause for kidney stones, but educating yourself on kidney stones can aid in prevention of them. … Continue reading →

Evaluating My Treatment Options for Kidney Cancer

Posted on December 21 2012 by Daniel Kaplon

The most common type of kidney cancer is called renal cell carcinoma. Several treatment options are available, including surgery or medical treatment. The choice of treatment depends upon the stage of the cancer. The “stage” describes the size and aggressiveness of the cancer, … Continue reading →

da Vinci Offers Minimally Invasive Procedure For Kidney Disease

Posted on August 21 2012 by Daniel Kaplon

When suffering from kidney disease, you may be a candidate for a minimally invasive, kidney-sparing surgery. A surgical technique called partial nephrectomy removes only the diseased part of your kidney while sparing the healthy, functioning kidney tissue. The da Vinci Surgical System uses state-of-the-art technology to provide gold standard treatment, … Continue reading →