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Patients who are obese and suffer from  chronic kidney disease (CKD) now have hope for weight loss with bariatric surgery, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). It’s not known whether weight-loss surgery—also known as bariatric surgery—is safe for patients with CKD or howRead more

Four studies found frequent and longer sessions helped patients If you’re receiving kidney dialysis, four new studies suggest that you could benefit from longer or more frequent dialysis sessions. The treatments can be done at home or at a dialysis center, but it appears that more time spent doing dialysis can reduce mortality rates andRead more

Laboratory-based treatment reminders meant to improve physicians’ prescribing habits for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may not be effective, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The findings indicate that adding information on how to treat patients with CKD to kidney laboratoryRead more

Patients with chronic kidney disease who received the vitamin D compound paricalcitol for up to 48 weeks did not show improvement on measures of cardiac structure, function, or left ventricular mass, compared to patients who received placebo, according to a study in the Feb. 15 issue of JAMA. “Although primarily recommended for improving bone health,Read more

When Lynne Sanditen’s father was diagnosed with kidney disease several years ago, managing his diet quickly became one of her largest frustrations. His doctors informed him and his family that he, like so many other chronic kidney disease sufferers, would need to diligently keep track of his phosphorous, potassium and protein intake, as well asRead more

Since 1972 Medicare has covered patients on dialysis and those who have received a kidney transplant. But, while there is no Medicare time limit for coverage of a dialysis patient, kidney transplant recipients lose their Medicare coverage 36 months after receiving their transplant. Go here to see the petition created by Ajay K. Singh, MD,Read more

Anyone can develop kidney problems, but you are more at risk if you: Have diabetes Have high blood pressure Have heart disease Have a family member with kidney disease Are African American, Hispanic, Native American or Asian Are over 60 years old Take steps today to help protect your kidneys! Manage diabetes Control high bloodRead more

Oakland Athletics catcher Kurt Suzuki has agreed to become an Ambassador for The NephCure Foundation, a national kidney disease non-profit committed to funding research for the disease Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and Nephrotic Syndrome. NephCure is important to Suzuki because his sister-in-law Patricia Vignery has been suffering from the kidney disease FSGS since she was eightRead more