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How to Find the Right Nephrologist for You
When it comes to your health, it's important to do your research and find the right professional to help you out. This is especially true when it comes to your kidneys. If you need a nephrologist, it's crucial to find one that you feel comfortable with and trust. Here...
The Tell-Tale Signs of Kidney Disease That You Shouldn’t Ignore
Millions of people are affected by kidney disease, but most of them don't even know it. That's because the early signs of kidney disease are often mistaken for something else. You might think that you're just tired all the time or that you have a case of the flu. But...
The Immune System, the Kidneys and Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes a buildup of protein in the body. This protein can damage the kidneys and lead to severe illness. The immune system is the body’s primary defense against disease, and it contains cells that are specialized for...
How Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors May Be Saving Your Loved One’s Life and Kidney
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are drugs used to treat cancer. They work by blocking the ability of cancer cells to hide from the immune system. In recent years, they are effective in treating other diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and...
Should Kidney Transplant Recipients Eat A Low Protein Diet?
Did you know that adult kidney transplant recipients with chronic rejection should limit protein intake to 0.73 ± 0.11 g/kg body weight as this may safely stabilize the glomerular filtration rate and slow the progression to kidney failure? In a healthy individual, a...
How Chronic Kidney Disease Affects the African American Community
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidneys lose their ability to filter blood. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are located just below the rib cage, on either side of the spine. They play a vital role in maintaining the body’s fluid...
The 8 Things You Shouldn’t Do If You Want Healthy Kidneys
If you want to live a healthy life, then you must be aware of some of the habits that are damaging your kidneys. Overusing Painkillers: Over-the-counter pain medicines, such as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and Analgesics, may alleviate your aches and...
4 Things You Must Do If You Have High Blood Pressure
If you're suffering from high blood pressure, one might wonder if you need to take medication to lower the readings. However, changing one's lifestyle is crucial to managing high blood pressure. Maintaining blood pressure control through a healthy lifestyle may...
10 Things to Consider When Facing Kidney Disease
If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you can take steps to protect your kidneys from more damage. Maintain a healthy blood pressure level. The most important thing you can do to treat kidney illness is to control your blood pressure. Hypertension can cause kidney...
MYTHS & FACTS ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASE | California Kidney Specialists
Myth: All kidney diseases are incurable Fact: Most kidney diseases are curable with timely treatment. Some kidney diseases are irreversible and progressive (progress towards end-stage renal failure), but this progression can be slowed down if the disease is detected...