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Scroll through Melanie Pina's TikTok to find a bright, funny, and genuine person detailing her life with lupus and on peritoneal dialysis. With every video, she educates her audience, finds the humor in her situation, and brings hope to countless others who struggle with kidney disease.
How did she become this beacon of hope? Read on for Melanie's inspirational story.
Melanie’s diagnosis...
By the time Lindsay met her future husband Denis in college, he had been dealing with kidney issues for years. It was a normal part of life that both Denis and Lindsay acknowledged but didn't dwell on.
Neither expected Denis' kidneys to fail in his early thirties. But when they did, Lindsay didn't hesitate. She gave him the gift of life–one of her kidneys.
Another Part of Life
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Did you know that around 1 in 7 adults in the United States–more than 37 million people–have kidney disease?
Despite its prevalence, many aren't aware they have kidney disease until it’s too late. However, there are steps you can take to safeguard your kidney health.
Here are six tips to get you started.
1. Get regular check-ups
Approximately 90% of people with kidney disease don’t know...
CNNT Chair Message
Melinda Martin-Lester, RN, BA, eCNN, CHC
The CNNT Executive Committee met at the Spring Clinical Meetings in April. While I was unable to attend, CNNT was pleased to present the following awards and stipends at the meeting:
- Carol Mattix Award – Cheyenne Fasce
- Outstanding Nurse Award – Dean Baron
- Outstanding Technician – Carol Lane
- Outstanding Dialysis Technician – Daniel...
Say Goodbye to High Blood Potassium With These Dietitian-Approved Tips
Whether you are a dialysis patient or just watching your diet, you know that you are what you eat. And while fruits and veggies are healthy choices, high-potassium foods are important to monitor when living with kidney disease...Say goodbye to cabin fever and hello to spring. Now that the temperatures are rising, it's time to refresh your workout routines by moving outside.
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In 1984, Bernardine (Dine) Watson was feeling gloomy, exhausted, and suffering from intermittent joint pain. However, as a working mom going through a divorce, she attributed these feelings to stress. She had no idea that these symptoms would lead to a diagnosis of focal segmental...
Take a stroll down any aisle at a grocery or convenience store, and you'll find a wide variety of quick and easy-to-make ultra-processed foods and drinks. They're tasty, and you can dig into them immediately or eat them after a few minutes in the microwave or on the stove.
Seems too good to be true, right? A newly published...
Seeing someone you love go through kidney failure can be incredibly scary and frustrating. You may feel lost and unsure of how to help. Just as you’ll be there for your loved ones in their time of need, we’re here for you. Here are five ways you can support a loved one with kidney failure.
1. Understand their treatment planHealthy kidneys remove wastes and extra fluid from your blood, but when kidneys fail, toxins can build up in the...