Deborah Fields

Feature Writer

B.Sc.

Chemistry

Deborah holds a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism qualification from Cardiff University. She enjoys writing about the latest innovations. Previously she has worked as an editor of scientific patent information, an education journalist and in communications for innovative healthcare, pharmaceutical and technology organisations. She also loves books and has run a book group for several years. Her enjoyment of fiction extends to writing her own stories for pleasure.

Articles from Deborah

How is Alport Syndrome Diagnosed?

There are various methods of identifying whether a patient has Alport syndrome. The syndrome presents in significant ways in some patients but with less obvious symptoms in other patients, and there are several ways of determining the condition in most affected people, as outlined below.

31 Aug 2016

Alport Syndrome Signs and Symptoms

Alport Syndrome is an inherited condition, which can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD). In CKD, a patient’s kidneys progressively do not work as well as they should and do not effectively filter out wastes from the body. It is the second highest cause of CKD after polycystic kidney disease, where fluid filled sacs develop in the kidneys and impair kidney function. The syndrome affects the kidneys by attacking the glomeruli (capillary blood vessels) that help with the filtering process.

31 Aug 2016

Gastrointestinal Disease and Skin Problems

The gastrointestinal region of the body includes organs such as the liver, pancreas, and gall bladder, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum. There are several diseases that affect the gastrointestinal region that, in turn, also affect the appearance and natural function of the skin.

25 Aug 2016

Addison's Disease and Skin Problems

Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency, is an endocrine disorder where insufficient amounts of cortisol and aldosterone hormones are produced by the adrenal glands. Cortisol is commonly referred to as the “stress hormone” and is involved in several mechanisms in the body.

23 Aug 2016

Graft Versus Host Disease Research

Researchers are exploring ways that they can minimize the risk of graft vs host disease (GvHD) in stem cell/bone marrow transplantation patients.

22 Aug 2016

Diagnosis and Treatment of Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease

Acquired cystic kidney disease represents a condition where fluid-filled sacs (also known as renal cysts) develop in the kidney. These cysts tend to develop in the cortex and medulla regions of the kidneys, which are areas that are particularly active in the filtration of the blood.

17 Aug 2016

Symptoms and Causes of Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease

Acquired cystic kidney disease is a form of kidney disease that develops in later stages of chronic kidney disease and most commonly after a patient has started to undergo dialysis to clean the blood.

17 Aug 2016

Renal Disease and Skin Problems

Renal disease can often trigger various skin conditions, and many medical and environmental factors will determine exactly what the patient experiences in these circumstances. Some skin conditions are associated with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and uremia, while others are linked to organ transplants.

17 Aug 2016

Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease

Acquired cystic kidney disease is a form of kidney disease where cysts develop in patients who have had chronic kidney disease for a number of years, or patients who have reached end-stage kidney disease - the stage at which kidneys are permanently unable to work. The disease is not genetic.

17 Aug 2016