Nephrology

Get the Facts About Dialysis Procedures

Dialysis is a life-saving procedure if you are a patient whose kidneys have been lost or do not properly function due to disease, birth defects or injury. The treatment removes waste and extra fluids. Dialysis can be used temporarily until your kidneys resume function or you receive a transplant - or for years if those options are not available. Learn what to expect from different types of dialysis.

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Remove Bad Cholesterol with Regular Treatments

For some people, diet and prescription medications cannot effectively lower dangerously high levels of low density lipids (LDL), or bad cholesterol. At Sanford Health, these patients have an option called Liposorber treatment. The Liposorber procedure is not a cure. Patients must continue to have treatments either every week or every other week for the rest of their lives to maintain the lowered cholesterol level. Talk to your doctor about whether Liposorber is right for you.

Watch How Kidney Stones Develop

Kidney stones are a common problem, affecting about 12 percent of men and 5 percent of women. Stones are typically caused by an imbalance in the urinary system: too little water, too much oxalate, or too much calcium. In this video, you'll find out how the stones develop and what you can do to treat and prevent them.

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