Strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils that causes pharyngitis, which is a sore throat accompanied with discomfort, pain, or scratchiness; usually making it hard to swallow. Group A Streptococcus bacteria is ...
Read more“Untreated strep can lead to serious complications such as a rare kidney complication called post streptococcal glomerulonephritis.” Strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils that causes pharyngitis, which is a sore throat ...
Read moreAre You A Woman? Then You Can Get Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) What Is Bacterial Vaginosis BV is an infection caused when too much of a certain bacteria change the normal balance of bacteria in the ...
Read moreHave you ever experienced pain during urination? Or have this urgent and frequent need to urinate? If the answer is yes, then you may have or are suffering from a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). The ...
Read moreThe Iya Project 2014 Financial Assistance Program Applications for Low Income Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Recipients Is Now Available The Iya Project Trust has opened up applications for our first round of financial aid to ...
Read moreAs the weather slowly gets warmer, and the days are getting longer; we can conveniently say Spring has officially sprung. Hence, the time honored ritual; spring cleaning. Almost always neglected in this ritual, are your ...
Read moreInflammation is the body’s attempt at self protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants, or pathogens – and then begin the healing process. Inflammation contributes to a number of diseases ...
Read moreIn recent news this week; there has been advice about not having enough salt in your diet. Well, that might work for those who do not have heart disease, high blood pressure or kidney disease. ...
Read moreThe month of March is dedicated as the kidney month. It is a time when we are called upon to reflect, and educate ourselves, members of our families and our communities on the significance of ...
Read moreMarch is National Kidney month, and in the spirit of awareness and education on kidney disease, The Iya Project is taking a step further to encourage you to protect your kidneys and so prevent kidney ...
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