Patient Education

Jun 29, 2021

Can taking a lot of supplements really damage the kidneys?

The effect of supplements on kidney health depends, in part, on an individual's underlying health issues, and which supplements are...

Jun 15, 2021

The Seven Kidney Functions

Most people know that the primary function of the kidneys is to eliminate waste products from the body by flushing them out with urine....

May 29, 2021

Why Healthy Kidneys Are Essential

The kidneys are best known for removing waste and extra fluid from the body. However, did you know they also serve as powerful chemical...

May 15, 2021

Preserving Kidney Function When You Have Diabetes

Over time, diabetes can harm the kidneys. This can lead to kidney failure. But here’s the good news. Many people with diabetes do not end...

Apr 30, 2021

Pollutant In The Environment May harm Your Kidneys

Researchers who reviewed 74 studies conducted over 28 years on a widely used environmental pollutant have found evidence that the...

Apr 10, 2021

Kidney Disease & Food Safety

People living with kidney disease know that nutritious, kidney-friendly foods can help keep them healthy. But did you know that food...

Mar 30, 2021

Pain Management & Kidney Disease

Pain affects more than 100 million people in the United States, including more than 60% of hemodialysis patients who say they feel...

Mar 14, 2021

Why Covid-19 Is Affecting Kidney Transplants

Some hospitals around the country are making the difficult decision to postpone kidney transplants in light of the rapidly spreading...

Feb 27, 2021

Who are Nephrologist?

You can break the word “nephrologist” into two parts: “nephros,” which is Greek for kidney and “ologist,” which means someone who...

Feb 13, 2021

Diabetic Kidney Disease & How to Slow It Down

Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes and that diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease? Over time, diabetes can cause...