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Strengthen Bonds, One Meal at a Time
If you ask a child, “What was your favorite part of school today?”, a common response could be “lunch and recess.” Children usually enjoy the social experience of eating lunch with friends. In the same way, shared family meals at home can have a positive impact on the development of children and adolescents (1). But […]
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Iron A Guide for Dialysis Patients
Iron is a mineral that is crucial for optimal health in people on dialysis. Learn how to recognize the signs of iron deficiency and which kidney-friendly foods are rich in iron.
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Helping Patients Cope with Feelings after a Kidney Transplant
Explore the different emotions that you may experience after kidney transplant surgery and how to find ways to cope.
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Hemodialysis: A Dialysis Treatment Option
Hemodialysis treatment options are tailored to kidney disease patient’s needs at DaVita. Find out how we can help now
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New Research on Dietary Potassium
Most people on dialysis are told to restrict their dietary potassium intake to prevent hyperkalemia, an elevated potassium level in the blood. Hyperkalemia can lead to arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death. However, there are limited studies that focus on dietary potassium intake and hyperkalemia. A recent article in the Journal of Renal Nutrition studied dietary […]
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What is creatinine?
Creatinine is a by-product of normal muscle contractions, which becomes a chemical waste product filtered from the blood through the kidneys. High levels of creatinine in the bloodstream and urine can be an indicator of kidney disease.
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How Do I Get Dialysis?
How do I get dialysis? Learn about your dialysis options and how it all works.
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Your Emotions and Chronic Kidney Disease
Paying attention to and caring for your emotional health plays a big part in your total well-being. Having chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents some unique issues,but there are many opportunities to work through your emotions and feel your best.
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What to Eat After Kidney Transplant, Part 2
What to Eat after Kidney Transplant, Part 1, discussed the acute phase after kidney transplant. Now we will go into the long-term phase. In the long-term phase, transplant recipients have the same nutrition recommendations as a healthy person.1 Calorie and protein needs are no longer increased as in the acute post-transplant phase. The main goals […]
