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Emergency and Natural Disaster Preparedness Tips for Kidney Patients
Emergencies and natural disasters can strike at any time. If you have kidney disease, are on dialysis, or have a kidney transplant, being prepared isn't just important—it's essential. Learn how to stay ahead of the unexpected with tips from emergency preparedness expert Keeley Lenoir, Program Manager
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Hot Topics in Kidney Health: What is Peritoneal Dialysis?
What is peritoneal dialysis and who can benefit from it? Today, Britney Dickerson, dialysis patient, and Jenny Wilson, Davita's regional director of home dialysis in New York City, are here to break it down. To listen to this podcast, visit: https://hottopicsinkidneyhealth.podbean.com/e/what-is-peritoneal-dialysis
Plant-based diet coupled with medication can safely manage hyperkalemia in CKD Patients
A new study has shown that a plant-based diet (PBD) combined with medication can safely manage high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 4-5. Here’s what you need to know:
• Background: A plant-based diet is generally seen as a healthy diet to follow
Low cholesterol levels are good markers for central hypothyroidism in case with dialysis using roxadustat
Roxadustat is used for treating renal anaemia. I know nothing about it beyond this paper.
But in case anyone is using it, this seems to be a potentially important impact.
A simple case report. And an issue which is worth trying to remember for regular contributors! Even if it is rare.
[i]Low cholesterol
Heat Exposure Linked to Faster Kidney Function Decline in CKD Patients: Key Insights from DAPA-CKD Trial
A recent analysis of the DAPA-CKD trial has revealed that hot weather can speed up the decline in kidney function for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Here are the main points you need to know:
• Study Scope: The study looked at data from the DAPA-CKD trial, which included 4,017 CKD
Understanding the microbiome could lead to better treatments for CKD
A recent paper titled "Microbiome in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): An Omics Perspective" explores the role of the microbiome in CKD. This research is particularly exciting as it could lead to new ways to manage and treat CKD by focusing on the gut microbiome.
Key Takeaways:
• What is the Microbiome
How Semaglutide Impacts Heart Failure in CKD and Diabetes: Insights from the FLOW Trial
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The recent research paper titled "Effects of Semaglutide on Heart Failure Outcomes in Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease in the FLOW Trial" provides valuable insights into the potential benefits of Semaglutide for patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The