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Immunizations—Which Shots You Need and Why
For chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, keeping up on immunizations is important due to their weakened immune systems. Immunizations can help prevent other diseases from entering the body. Learn about which immunizations are necessary for chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients.
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Home Dialysis Treatment Choices
Home dialysis treatments are convenient and effective for people with chronic kidney disease,who have end stage renal disease,to get the dialysis treatment they need.
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Sexuality and Chronic Kidney Disease
Sexual issues are important for living with kidney disease,renal failure,end stage renal disease and those on dialysis.
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Kidney Disease and Cancer Prevention
Over the years, research has been performed on people with kidney disease, including early stage chronic kidney disease (CKD), end stage kidney disease (ESKD) and post-transplant, to study their risk for cancer. Evidence shows, compared to the general population, cancer risk for ESKD patients has increased 20% in the US. Transplant recipients are three to […]
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Sweet Popcorn Balls
Sweet Popcorn Balls are a mouthwatering treat that’s tasty any time of year. Enjoy this kidney-friendly recipe as an appetizing afternoon snack or as a delectable dessert. Sweet Popcorn Balls is bound to become a staple in your kidney diet.
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Greek Turkey Pitas
Kris, a DaVita renal dietitian from Michigan, found an interesting recipe for Greek Turkey Pitas in a cookbook and modified it for the dialysis diet. According to Kris, even her son, who is a picky eater, thinks it mighty tasty.
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Chajita Chicken Sandwich
If you’re wondering what to do with leftover chicken, try turning it into something special with DaVita dietitian Heidi’s Chajita Chicken Sandwich recipe. It’s high in fiber and flavor and a perfect fit for a kidney diet.
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Garden Vegetable Salad
DaVita renal dietitians from Minnesota share some of their favorite regional recipes that have been modified for the dialysis diet. By limiting phosphorus,potassium and sodium,dialysis patients can enjoy delicious Garden Vegetable Salad.
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High Protein Cookies
Amy from Texas took on a problem and turned it into a solution with her recipe for High-Protein Cookies for the dialysis diet. By combining oatmeal, margarine and protein powder, Amy took the cholesterol out and put protein “the body builder of nutrition” in.
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Apple Pie
DaVita renal dietitians from Minnesota share some of their favorite regional recipes that have been modified for the dialysis diet. By limiting phosphorus,potassium and sodium,dialysis patients can enjoy this recipe for delicious Apple Pie.