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In the past, some medical calculations, like the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), included race in their estimates. After countless hours of research, analysis, and discussion, the National Kidney Foundation and the American Society of Nephrology eGFR Task Force recommended a new race-free approach to measuring eGFR.
What does this new equation mean for patients, especially those who identify as Black or African...
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Did you know that obesity places you at increased risk for kidney disease? It directly causes diabetes and high blood pressure, two of the leading causes of kidney disease. Indirectly, carrying extra weight forces the kidneys to work harder to filter the toxins and wastes from the body which can ultimately damage the kidneys’ filters. With so many reasons to lose weight, why wait until January to start on a health-kick or launch a new...
Reading your comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) results doesn’t have to be intimidating. Use the following as a guide but remember that everyone is different, so always speak with your healthcare provider regarding your results. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, seek a second opinion, or ask for more testing—they are here to help.
What is a CMP?A CMP is a simple and safe blood test. The test provides...
Las personas indocumentadas se enfrentan con mayores retos a la hora de recibir cobertura y atención médica, incluyendo acceso a tratamientos para la enfermedad renal.
¿Qué esfuerzos se están realizando para mejorar dicho acceso? Luz Baqueiro, receptora de un trasplante de riñón quien ha vivido la experiencia de que se le denegara la atención médica por su ciudadanía, junto a la Dra. Lilia Cervantes, latina de primera generación...