A kidney transplant is the preferred treatment for End-Stage Kidney Disease. The benefits include an improved life expectancy and better quality of life. The kidney transplant process also provides a significant cost savings to the healthcare system compared to a person on dialysis. Unfortunately, the demand is very high and many people end up waiting for years to receive a …
How Do We Measure Kidney Function?
The kidney has many functions as it removes waste, maintains fluid and electrolyte balance, and regulates body pH. The GFR, or glomerular filtration rate, measures the total for filtration rate of the 1 million nephrons in each kidney. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to detect early loss of kidney function from GFR alone because it often remains unaffected at this stage. Patients …
5 Major Organs Affected by High Blood Pressure
We’ve all heard that high blood pressure is dangerous for your health. But why and how? What does it actually do to your body when your heart must work harder to pump blood effectively? Unfortunately, the consequences are not just confined to the heart. There are several major organs affected by high blood pressure. #1 The Eyes Hypertension over long periods …
What Medications are Harmful to My Kidneys?
Have you considered how the body processes different types of medications? Several of the medications that we take are filtered through the kidneys. The kidney receives 20% of the blood supply from the heart, and blood flow within the kidney itself is very high. As a result of this blood flow the kidneys are vulnerable to drug-related toxicity. So this …
8 Dietary Tips for CKD and Dialysis Patients
Dietary changes are extremely important not only in the management of chronic kidney disease but also in maintenance and broader health of CKD patients. Lifestyle changes make a significant difference for many people who follow a few simple guidelines. So what are some dietary tips for CKD patients ? Log Your Progress The only way to know you’re making progress …
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
Have you or a male loved one noticed some uncomfortable symptoms urinating lately? Maybe frequent visits to the restroom at night or a sensation of incomplete voiding? If so, it may be time to check in with your doctor. These symptoms often happen as a result of an enlarged prostate. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a common condition as …
How Diabetes Affects Your Kidneys
Although not all people with diabetes will experience kidney problems, having the disease does present a serious risk for developing diabetic nephropathy. That’s because diabetes creates complications that may affect your kidneys’ ability to do their job effectively. In fact, diabetes mellitus is the number one cause of chronic kidney disease in the US. Detecting if Diabetes Affects Your Kidneys …
Top Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), you may be wondering how that came to be….and you’re not alone. About 14% of people in the US have CKD at any given time, so there are many others wondering the same thing. This disease of the kidneys describes a gradual loss of kidney function …
Survival Rates for ESRD Patients on Dialysis
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, occurs when the kidneys progressively stop working. Many patients with ESRD are on dialysis to supplement the ‘normal functioning kidneys’. The dialysis treatment itself exposes the patient to many risks however these patients are also at high risk for Cardiovascular disease, Hypertension, Bone disorders including osteoporosis, electrolytes abnormalities and many, many other …
How Corporate Wellness Helps Your Business
With the economy on the upswing, employees have more options than they’ve had in years. Opportunities are growing. Competition for talent is getting stiff. And with this shift, workers expect more from their employers. The wellness culture that’s grown in wake of the recession means that good workers are seeking employers who are invested in their workforce. That’s why it’s …