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How serious a health problem is smoking? According to the National Institutes of Health: Smoking is the most important preventable cause of premature death in the U.S. Smoking is responsible for one out of every five deaths in the U.S. What health problems are related to smoking? According to the...

As a hemodialysis patient, you want to learn all you can about your treatment and what you can do to ensure your health is at its best. One important area you should know about involves infectious diseases. These are diseases that happen when harmful germs get into your body and make you ill....

What do you know about metabolic acidosis and chronic kidney disease? This short quiz can help you understand why people with CKD have increased risk for metabolic acidosis, and why and how metabolic acidosis makes kidney disease worse. Take a short quiz...

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who use bowel cleansing products should be aware of a recent warning issued by the FDA for a type of sudden loss of kidney function or acute kidney injury, as well as, blood mineral disturbances. Phosphate crystal deposition in the kidneys causes the loss...

Mineral and Bone Disorder: if you have kidney disease or kidney failure This brochure focuses on the impact of early stage CKD on bone health, the disease cascade and consequences of CKD mineral and bone disorder (MBD), the connection between CKD-MBD and heart disease...

Do you know a child six-years-old or older who wets the bed at night? You are not alone… 5 to 7 million children in the U.S. ages six and over wet their beds at night. Information for Parents Information for Kids/Teens Information for Medical Professionals If you would like more information,...

You may think that following a plant-based diet means you are a vegetarian. Not true. So what is the difference? What is a vegetarian diet? In simple terms, a vegetarian does not eat any meat, fish, or poultry. People usually choose to be vegetarians for religious, cultural, or ethical reasons....

Urinary tract infections are responsible for nearly 10 million healthcare visits each year. Here’s what you need to know. What is the urinary tract? The urinary system (also called the “urinary tract”) is the part of your body that makes urine.  It is made up of two kidneys, the ureters, the...

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Need help starting a plant-based pantry?  Before you begin, talk to your health professional or a registered dietitian. Make sure a plant-based diet is right for you. Why is this important? Kidney patients have special dietary needs. What you can and cannot eat depends on how much kidney...

Hemodialysis is a life-saving treatment when your kidneys are no longer able to remove waste products and extra water from your body. The dialysis machine takes over this function for your kidneys. Dialysis treatments are usually done 3 times a week and each treatment lasts about 4 hours. Is...

If you have early stage kidney disease, a healthcare professional may recommend a low protein diet. When you lower the amount of protein in your diet, you may also find the calories are lower. It’s especially important to get enough calories to maintain a healthy weight at this time.   Putting...

Heart disease is very common in people with kidney disease or kidney failure.  In fact, it is the leading cause of death in people with kidney failure.  But there are things you can do to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy.  If you already have heart disease?  You can...

People with kidney disease or kidney failure are at risk for heart disease.  In fact, it is very common. These ten tips can help you lower your risk for getting heart disease —or help keep heart disease from getting worse.  Tip 1:  Control Blood Sugar If You Have Diabetes ...