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Timely Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday and many enjoy spending the day with close friends and family. If you are planning to host a dinner or if you wi...

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Infectious diseases,

What Your Urine Says About Your Kidney Health

This might be an awkward question, but have you had your pee tested lately? A urinalysis or urine test gives healthcare professionals a clearer pictur...

Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diagnostic, screening, and imaging tests,

Disease prevention

What the New eGFR Calculation Means for Your Kidney Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

In the past, some medical calculations, like the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), included race in their estimates. After countless hours ...

Tests and procedures,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Glomerular filtration rate,

Itching and Kidney Disease

A recent survey of people on hemodialysis found that itching, also known as chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus or CKD-aP, was common, with 61%...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Chronic kidney disease

8 Self-Care Ideas for People With Kidney Disease

You may have heard the term "self-care, but what does it mean and how do you practice it? Self-care is simply taking time to focus on your mental and...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Stress management,

Coping and self-care

Potassium and Plant-Based Diets for People with Kidney Disease

Dawn P. Edwards, a 25-year chronic kidney disease warrior and nocturnal home hemodialysis patient, has watched kidney disease nutrition change over th...

Diet and nutrition,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Diet and meal planning,

Plant-based diet

4 Kidney-Friendly Recipes for Labor Day

Labor Day is around the corner and that means fall isn't too far behind. Now is the perfect time to have summer fun before the season is over. Here ar...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Diet and meal planning,

Easy prep meals

6 Foods with Added Sugar that Will Surprise You

Americans eat a day around 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day, about 5 teaspoons more than recommended. Check out six sneaky sugar-filled foods to look...

Tests and procedures,

Diseases and conditions,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and drink,

Sugar and sugar substitutes

Learning to Follow Your Dialysis Fluid Restrictions

Adjusting to fluid restrictions can be difficult, but with the right support and mindset, we know you'll be able to create new routines to help y...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Diet and meal planning,

How to Read a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Reading your comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) results doesnt have to be intimidating. Use the following as a guide but remember that everyone is d...

Tests and procedures,