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Investigación Clínica 101: Participar en un Ensayo

2024-03-28T21:00:50-04:00November 7th, 2017|Categories: Spanish Materials|

English Version Escrito por Kurt Mussina, MBA, Investigación Renal Frenova ¿Qué es la investigación clínica? Mucho antes de que un medicamento sea aprobado por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE. UU. Y puesto en el mercado, se somete a pruebas rigurosas para garantizar que sea seguro y efectivo, un proceso que puede llevar muchos años. Probar medicamentos nuevos y / o ya aprobados en personas es lo que llamamos investigación clínica. Aunque hay muchos tipos diferentes de ensayos clínicos, me estoy centrando aquí en el desarrollo clínico y el proceso de aprobación de medicamentos y dispositivos, en particular. [...]

Clinical Research 101: Participating in a Trial

2024-03-28T21:00:51-04:00November 7th, 2017|Categories: Fact Sheet, The Kidney Citizen, Treatment|

EN ESPAÑOL By Kurt Mussina, MBA, Frenova Renal Research What Is Clinical Research? Long before a medicine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and put on the market, it undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it is safe and effective — a process that can take many years. Testing new and/or already approved medicines in people is what we call clinical research. Although there are many different types of clinical trials, I am focusing here on the clinical development and approval process for drugs and devices, in particular. Clinical research is vital to finding ways to improve quality [...]

When You Have Lost That Loving Feeling: Sex and Intimacy on Dialysis

2024-03-28T21:00:52-04:00November 3rd, 2017|Categories: Sex and Intimacy, The Kidney Citizen|

By Erich Ditschman “Well, hello, Mr. Ditschman. How is your sex life?” This is one greeting I have never heard in my dialysis clinic. Okay, well maybe by Michael in the waiting room. And yes, I did blush. But, I never heard this once from my doctor, nurse, dietitian or social worker. In my 17-years on dialysis, sex has not been that big of a concern for my medical team, certainly not as big as keeping me alive. If you check out your dialysis clinic’s website, you will probably find a link near the bottom of the page to a “Sexuality [...]

Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period: October 15 – December 7

2024-03-28T21:00:55-04:00October 20th, 2017|Categories: Costs for Treatment, eNews, News & Events, Treatment|Tags: |

If you have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and are enrolled in Medicare, you most likely have Original Medicare Part A and Part B. Part A covers hospital insurance and Part B covers medical insurance. Most people with ESRD are not currently able to get Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, which combines Parts A and B (and sometimes Part D). Part D is a prescription drug plan.  It is a separate plan that people with ESRD can purchase to help pay for outpatient prescription drugs. If you have Original Medicare Part A and Part B, you do not have [...]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

2024-03-28T21:00:56-04:00October 16th, 2017|Categories: Employment, eNews, News & Events, Quality of Life|

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. Held annually, National Disability Employment Awareness Month is led by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, but its true spirit lies in the many observances held at the grassroots level across the nation every year. Employers of all sizes and in all industries, are encouraged to participate in NDEAM. For specific ideas about how your employer can support National Disability Employment Awareness Month, visit www.dol.gov/ndeam. [...]

Next Education Call: Safe or Scary? Navigating the Grocery Store

2024-06-07T12:33:45-04:00October 4th, 2017|Categories: eNews, News & Events, Nutrition, Staying Healthy, Webinar|

Is grocery shopping for your renal diet a chore you silently suffer through?  Do you work hard and do your best to sort through the multitude of confusing labels, marketing messages, and hundreds of products, but still feel like you're unsure about your choices?  Join us for our October webinar on how to successfully and joyfully navigate the grocery store to find delicious kidney-friendly choices. When: October 18 at 3:00 PM Eastern Where: Online at www.dpcedcenter.org/education-call or by phone 1-877-399-5186;433-459-5474

Honey-Garlic Low Sodium Marinated Kebabs

2024-03-28T21:00:58-04:00October 4th, 2017|Categories: eNews, Nutrition, Recipes|

Kebabs are good all year round. These marinated low sodium kebabs give ample opportunity to ramp up vegetable intake in the most delicious and delightful way! Low potassium vegetables such as onion and peppers pair perfectly with the sweet and savory chicken to make this dinner a real home-run. This kebab recipe was a snap to put together. We used red and yellow peppers, both of which are low in potassium. We also used marinated chicken breasts and basted the kebabs in the marinade before grilling to perfection. Alternatively, you could also use pork. If you want to go totally plant-based, [...]

CDC Helps Patients and Their Families “Get Ahead of Sepsis”

2024-03-28T21:01:06-04:00September 6th, 2017|Categories: eNews, What Causes Kidney Disease|Tags: , , |

Each year in the U.S., more than 1.5 million people get sepsis, and at least 250,000 Americans die as a result. CDC’s Get Ahead of Sepsis education effort encourages patients and caregivers to prevent infections that lead to sepsis and seek immediate medical care if they suspect sepsis. Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is life-threatening, and without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly cause tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Anyone can get an infection, and almost any infection can lead to sepsis. Certain people are at higher risk including: adults 65 or older; people with chronic conditions such [...]

Smell Loss and Kidney Disease

2024-03-28T21:01:07-04:00September 6th, 2017|Categories: eNews, Nutrition, Quality of Life|Tags: |

Our sense of smell is not only used to appreciate new blooms in Spring and the aroma of a great meal but is essential when we taste our food as well. Recently, researchers have found those with advanced kidney disease may experience a loss of smell. While the cause is unknown, researchers are looking for ways to improve the sense of smell in kidney disease patients in order to decrease rates of malnutrition. When your sense of smell is reduced, your ability to taste food is also reduced. This could lead to food aversion and eating less. As a kidney disease [...]

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