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Preparing for National Kidney Month
As Black History month comes to a close, and national kidney month is about to begin, it’s important to think about the relationship between kidney health and African Americans. Kidney disease can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. However, African Americans are disproportionately affected by kidney disease for a variety of reasons including genetics and socio-economics. Compared to other ethnic groups, African Americans have higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure which are the two leading causes of kidney disease. While most patients may be aware of their diabetes or high blood pressure, many don’t know these conditions can lead to chronic kidney disease, which if left untreated will eventually lead to [...]
Decoding Diabetic Kidney Disease
A research team at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has revealed biological pathways involved in diabetic kidney disease. They hope that with these new pathways, early diagnostic tests and targeted treatments can be designed. According to the National Kidney Foundation, about 30 percent of patients with type 1 diabetes and 10 to 40 percent of those with type 2 diabetes will eventually have end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The study focused on the kidney’s glomerulus, which act as the key unit for blood filtration. Researchers studied three different cell types, using two sets of mice. One group naturally developed diabetic kidney disease and the other was naturally resistant. In the mice prone to kidney disease, [...]
Get Game Day Ready with Kidney Grub!
The DPC Education Center is very excited to be partnering with Jessiana Saville from kidneyrd.com to supply you with kidney friendly recipes and tips each month! Jessiana is a registered dietitian and works hard to increase access to dietitians for kidney disease and dialysis patients. Think pizza is out on for your Superbowl fun? Think again! Tomato, cheese, and salty meats usually make pizza a "limit" item for the renal diet. However, with a little creativity, some great herbs, and other fantastic flavors you can serve this up for any game-day and enjoy every bite without busting the sodium, phosphorus, or potassium bank. Originally passed down from Italy, pizza has made its way into the [...]
Anemia Management Recording
If you missed our last call on anemia management, click the link below to view a recording: Watch the recording.
