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(Feb. 2, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) proudly announces that Dr. Sankar Niranjan, MD, FASN, will receive the prestigious Medical Advisory Board (MAB) Distinguished Service Award. This award was established to recognize exceptional individuals for their outstanding educational activities and community service in advancing the mission of NKF at a local level and is a testament...
Bladder: An organ in your body that holds urine (pee) produced by kidneys.
Blood pressure: The force of blood pushing against the inner walls of blood vessels.
High blood pressure means the force is too high.
Chronic: Constant, long-term, does not go away.
Chronic disease: A health problem that lasts many years (or forever) and may get worse over time.
Diabetes: A disease that causes blood sugar levels...
~ Collaboration aims to revolutionize kidney transplantation outcomes by liberating patients from immunosuppressive medications. ~
(New York, NY, January 30, 2024) – The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) announced today its latest strategic investment through its NKF Innovation Fund. The fund will support ImmunoFree, a pioneering biomedical...
Summer is here and it’s time to fire up the grill! Throw on the chicken and burgers, but think twice before loading up on the extras. “Extras” can ruin a healthy diet by providing extra unwanted calories, extra sugar and extra sodium. Year-round, condiments are an “extra” culprit, but it’s especially important to pay attention to them during the summer, since condiments seem to be a mainstay on the kitchen and picnic table alike.
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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.
According to the World Health Organization, smokers have a higher risk for:
- Lung cancer
- Bladder cancer...
Good health care is always a team effort - especially for people with chronic kidney failure. Since each member of the health care staff contributes to your care, it is important for you and your family to build a good working relationship with them. The health care team will probably include:
Nephrologist (Doctor)The team leaders in many medical facilities are doctors called nephrologists - or, to use an easier term, "kidney doctors...
Many people who experienced sexual problems while on dialysis will find improvement after a kidney transplant. Your new kidney will help you feel better and have more energy. This will help to make your sexual life more enjoyable. In fact, for most people, sexual functioning should return to normal.
Are there some things that won't improve?It's possible that some things may not...
It's important to remember that people with kidney failure can have healthy marriages and meaningful relationships. They can fall in love, care for families, and be sexual. Staying intimate with those you love is important. It's something everyone needs.
Many people think that sexuality refers only to sexual intercourse. But sexuality includes many things, like touching...
“Depression is the most common psychological disorder in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, with a prevalence rate as high as 20% to 25% by some contemporary estimates. Unfortunately, there is limited data regarding the treatment of depression in ESRD patients.” (Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Vol 14, issue 4, Oct 2007).
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- Incidence...