Hidden Epidemic
More than 850 million people suffer from Kidney Diseases worldwide.
Antibiotic Awareness
The US Antibiotic Awareness Week is November 18-24, 2019-please visit www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use for useful and informative information.
Tolvaptan for patients with ADPKD
Tolvaptan was cleared for the use in patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
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.
High fiber diet in diverticular disease
High fiber diet might be beneficial in diverticular disease.
Medication challenges
Updated list of meds is crucial to patient's health.
Task force updates blood pressure screening recommendations
New recommendations have been released by US Preventive Services Task force on screening and treatment of hypertension.
Research is not for guinea pigs.
Participation in a clinical trial helps to advance research.
A kidney knowledge survey.
Many Americans know very little about the kidneys.
A different care
CVS pharmacy takes care of your health needs.
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Oral vitamin B12 supplementation is an effective initial treatment.
Health promotion
Many health promotion resources are available to patients.
Skin cancer detection and prevention month.
May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.
High-acid diets may increase risk of kidney disease
High acid diet may increase the risk of kidney disease.
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.