Why Is Specialized Nephrology Important for Pediatric Kidney Care?

Telemedicine's Impact on Nephrology Care

Kids are resilient, but sometimes their bodies have quirks adults never face. Their kidneys, for instance, are tiny powerhouses that are still growing and still learning how to function properly. You can’t treat them like adult kidneys; it just wouldn’t work. That’s where Pediatric Nephrology comes in. At SouthernOKC, children in Ardmore, OK, and Gainesville, … Read more

What is Proteinuria? A Warning Sign of Kidney Damage

What is Proteinuria? A Warning Sign of Kidney Damage

You’ve probably heard about proteinuria and kidney damage; however, maybe it’s still a bit fuzzy what that means. Proteinuria is a condition in which protein can be found in your urine, which most likely should not be the case since your kidneys are supposed to perform their functions. It is usually one of the initial … Read more