Hidden Epidemic

More than 850 million people suffer from Kidney Diseases worldwide.
- by Dr. Lazowski

Antibiotic Awareness

The US Antibiotic Awareness Week is November 18-24, 2019-please visit www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use for useful and informative information.
- by Mary Macdonald BSN, RN

Tolvaptan for patients with ADPKD

Tolvaptan was cleared for the use in patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- by Dr. Lazowski

Patiromer- a new oral potassium binder

Patiromer is a new oral potassium binder that can be a very effective medication for patients with high serum potassium level and chronic kidney disease.
- by Dr. Lazowski

High fiber diet in diverticular disease

High fiber diet might be beneficial in diverticular disease.
- by Dr. Lazowski

Medication challenges

Updated list of meds is crucial to patient's health.
- by Mary Macdonald BSN, RN

Task force updates blood pressure screening recommendations

New recommendations have been released by US Preventive Services Task force on screening and treatment of hypertension.
- by Dr. Lazowski

Research is not for guinea pigs.

Participation in a clinical trial helps to advance research.
- by Mary Macdonald BSN, RN

A kidney knowledge survey.

Many Americans know very little about the kidneys.
- by Dr. Lazowski

A different care

CVS pharmacy takes care of your health needs.
- by Dr. Lazowski

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Oral vitamin B12 supplementation is an effective initial treatment.
- by Dr. Lazowski

Health promotion

Many health promotion resources are available to patients.
- by Mary Macdonald BSN, RN

Skin cancer detection and prevention month.

May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.
- by Mary Macdonald BSN, RN

High-acid diets may increase risk of kidney disease

High acid diet may increase the risk of kidney disease.
- by Dr. Lazowski

Blood Pressure Guidelines

New guidelines were released for blood pressure control in patients with heart disease by American College of Cardiology and American Society of Hypertension.
- by Dr. Lazowski

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