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How To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Here's a fact you can impress your friends with -- every 30 minutes your kidneys filter all the blood in your body eliminating waste and excess fluid. P...

Introducing our Newest Veterinarian: Dr. Seth Cohen!

Dr. Cohen received his doctorate in 2006 from the University of Minnesota–College of Veterinary Medicine. He has worked in emergency/referral medicine, as well as in small animal private practice, in Minnesota. In addition to general and internal medicine, Dr. Cohen has a particular interest in GI and renal diseases as well as in neurology. …

What is killing sugar-cane workers across Central America?

Chronic kidney disease has killed tens of thousands of young men and is becoming more deadly. But nobody knows exactly what it is, or what to do about it, reports Will Storr

Kidney Month: 10 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Concerned about your kidney health? In honor of National Kidney Month, we are sharing 10 tips that'll help you keep your kidneys healthy for the long run.

Treatment that Kidney Disease Patients Should Know: Dialysis

Dialysis is a treatment that does some of the things done by healthy kidneys. It is needed when your own kidneys can no longer take care of your body’s needs. There are two types of dialysis …

The science of nephrology, kidney health, and knowing when to see a specialist

Kevin Roe, DO, nephrology, Mount Nittany Physician Group<br>Part two of a four-part series<br>Nephrology is the branch of medical science that deals with the kidneys. This includes normal function as well as abnormalities of kidney function, including: disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance; high blood pressure; kidney and bladder stones; kidney infections; kidney failure; kidney cysts and cancers of the kidney, bladder, and urethra<br>A…

Taking Legal Action When Kidney Dialysis Turns Deadly

Did you or someone you love suffer cardiac arrest, stroke or sudden death after undergoing kidney dialysis? Request a free copy of this important report here.

Dialysis or transplant? During kidney failure, know your options

Understanding the different treatments for severe kidney failure can help you choose whether dialysis or transplant are a better option for you

Urgent-Start Peritoneal Dialysis: A Viable Option for Kidney Failure

Technique helps avoid hemodialysis catheter complications

4 Facts You Need to Know About Kidney Transplants and Dialysis

Unexpected Kidney Failure Sparks Mother of Two’s Desire to Become a Dialysis Nurse

An unexpected kidney failure sparks a 25-year-old mother of two’s desire to become a dialysis nurse and help to others like her

Is Kidney Dialysis Always Needed When Septic Shock Strikes?

When serious infection gives rise to septic shock, the resulting plunge in blood pressure can cripple kidney function, necessitating immediate dialysis.

Learning To Live On Dialysis: Improving Quality Of Life And Chances For A Kidney Transplant

© ALL CREDIT TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. If a Chronic Kidney Disease patient refuses Dialysis their blood gets toxic, they lose their appetites, they get lots of nausea and vomiting, they lose memory, they go into a coma, and basically they die, suggested Dr. Andrew Levine (Nephrologist). While it k

My Worst Friend Dialysis: A Fun Twist on Advanced Nephrology Training

Nephrologists spend much of their time managing outpatient end-stage renal disease patients in chron...

Calcification Of Arteries Related To Dialysis Is Preventing Chronic Kidney Disease Patients From...

Vascular Calcification (hardening of the arteries) is the buildup of calcium salts in soft body tiss...

Staying Active: Tips for People on Dialysis

Kidney Diet TipsCOVID-19 UPDATESThe health and safety of our patients and teammates is our top prior...

Tips for Choosing a Dialysis Center

When the kidneys can no longer function as they should, dialysis is recommended. Dialysis is the process of removing excess water, toxins and solutes from the

Can I Travel on Dialysis?

Traveling with dialysis isn't impossible, it just requires some additional planning. Learn what you can do to stay safe during your dream trip.

Are Kidney Beans Healthy for Kidneys?

Similar to the kidney in shape and color, kidney beans provide a variety of minerals and vitamins, and so are generally beneficial for your health. If your kidneys are healthy, kidney beans can -- when consumed as part of a balanced diet -- contribute to your kidney health. If your kidneys are diseased, you might need to moderate your intake of...

Dialysis has become a major growth field as diabetes and other kidney diseases have exploded.

While new hospital construction has slowed, there has been a surge in the development of dialysis centers. Dialysis has become a major growth field as diabetes and other kidney diseases have exploded.