“DOC, WHY CAN’T YOU CUT MY HEMODIALYSIS TIME”
New study results on hemodialysis times and survival. Another reason we like the EVERDAY dialysis-Peritoneal Dialysis or Home Hemodialysis. But if you are in center 3 times a week, please read this. Hemodialysis patients have high rates of mortality that may be related to aspects of the dialytic procedure. In prior studies, shorter length dialysis […]
Osteoarthritis and Obesity
Arthritis is the single greatest cause of chronic pain and disability among Americans. Eighty percent of Americans either have or know someone with arthritis, and the numbers continue to escalate. Though there are more than 100 forms of arthritis, 54 percent of arthritis sufferers have osteoarthritis (OA), commonly […]
Obamacare-Oh You WILL NOT Like What We See Coming
Comment by our Editor-Barbara Kissane RN, BSN, CNS Think Obamacare won’t be the ruination of our healthcare system? Think again. Your care is soon to be delivered by ME-a specialized nurse, and you will be paying UP “Gold standard” care to get a doctor, if that’s even […]
Kidney Transplant and Rejection Due to Medication Noncompliance
An insightful article from The Renal Fellows Network. It is surprising how high the nonadherence rates for immunosuppressants is among renal transplant recipients, ranging from 15 to 40%, despite the potential impact of nonadherence and the degree of education provided to transplant recipients. Nonadherence to immunosuppressive medications is associated with increased incidences of […]
Kidney Stones and Risk of ESRD
Several patients have called, alarmed with news reports that patients with #kidney stones face a higher incidence of end stage renal disease ( #ESRD ). While studies indicate, for various reasons, a need for higher vigilence in persons with history of kidney stones, particularly those with stones prior to age 50-especially woman, the absolute risk […]
How Was A Kidney Thrown Out By Accident
A kidney removed from a Toledo man at the University of Toledo Medical Center that was supposed to be transplanted into his older sister was instead thrown away with medical waste by a nurse — a rare accident that medical experts said is probably a one-of-a-kind incident in the United States. Hospital officials on […]
This Miami Hurricane Fan is a Kidney Group Hero
Speaking of #Kidney Group heroes, let me tell you about our patient, Frank Filiberto. Frank happens to be on dialysis, and awaiting a #transplant. He is also in charge of the Dialysis Support Group and never fails to lend a kind and encouraging […]
Kidney Stones May Indicate Tendency To Kidney Woes Later
Kidney Stones May Be Tied to Later Kidney ProblemsStudy found slightly increased risk for chronic disease, especially in women (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that people who have kidney stones — especially younger women — are slightly more likely to develop more serious kidney problems later […]
Dr. Oz on Chronic Kidney Disease
There’s a dangerous health problem on the rise in the United States, affecting more than 20 million adults—25 percent more than a decade ago. It’s more common than diabetes and twice as prevalent as cancer. More alarming: New evidence shows that the majority of those stricken by the condition don’t even know they have […]
Kidney Group’s Dr. Ladino is Now Captain Ladino
A scholar and a patriot. CAPTAIN Marco Ladino, M.D.Kidney Group’s Transplant Nephrologist, who returned from deployment in May of this year. Congratulations on being made a Captain, Dr. L!
