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Kidney Diet Tips
October 22nd, 2020· By Kidney Diet & Health Tips Team

Kidney Health 101: Peritoneal Dialysis Basics and Benefits

If you recently learned you need treatment for kidney failure, you may be glad to hear you have choices when it comes to dialysis. Here’s…

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Kidney Diet Tips
October 16th, 2020· By Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN

Food Facts Friday: Pears

High in fiber and rich in taste, pears pack a big punch! With over ten varieties of pears in the United States, these delicious fruits…

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Kidney Diet Tips
October 13th, 2020· By Sarah Alsing, MS, RD

What to Eat after Kidney Transplant, Part 1

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and patients on dialysis must follow a special diet. But what happens after a kidney transplant? Is a special…

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Kidney Diet Tips
October 8th, 2020· By Stephanie Suhai, MS, RD

Keeping Phosphorus under Control

Fall is suddenly here! This incredible time of year brings memories of time with family and friends, apple and pumpkin picking, and baking and cooking…

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modality failure
DaVita® Medical Insights
October 7th, 2020· By Managing Editor

Study: Identification of Risk Factors for Peritoneal Dialysis Modality Failure

Among patients with end stage kidney disease (ESKD), treatment with peritoneal dialysis (PD) is associated with better quality of life and clinical outcomes compared with…

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DaVita® Medical Insights
September 24th, 2020· By Natalie Sexton, MS, RDN, CSR, LD

Kidney Diet on a Budget

Many of your patients may assume that following a special diet means spending more money on food. However, this is not always the case. Sharing…

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DaVita® Medical Insights
September 14th, 2020· By Managing Editor

Celebrating Nephrology Nurses Week, September 13-19

The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) has designated the second full week in September each year as Nephrology Nurses Week, starting in 2005. This year,…

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DaVita® Medical Insights
September 9th, 2020· By Leslie Wong, MD, MBA, FACP, FASN

Podcast: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Affected Kidney Care

According to Leslie Wong, MD, chief medical officer for the Nephrology Care Alliance (NCA) and practicing nephrologist at the Cleveland Clinic, during the pandemic, “…It’s…

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Kidney Diet Tips
October 22nd, 2020 · By Kidney Diet & Health Tips Team

Kidney Health 101: Peritoneal Dialysis Basics and Benefits

If you recently learned you need treatment for kidney failure, you may be glad to hear you have choices when it comes to dialysis. Here’s…

Continue Reading »
Kidney Diet Tips
October 16th, 2020 · By Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN

Food Facts Friday: Pears

High in fiber and rich in taste, pears pack a big punch! With over ten varieties of pears in the United States, these delicious fruits…

Continue Reading »
DaVita® Medical Insights
modality failure
October 7th, 2020 · By Managing Editor

Study: Identification of Risk Factors for Peritoneal Dialysis Modality Failure

Among patients with end stage kidney disease (ESKD), treatment with peritoneal dialysis (PD) is associated with better quality of life and clinical outcomes compared with…

Continue Reading »
DaVita® Medical Insights
kidney diet
September 24th, 2020 · By Natalie Sexton, MS, RDN, CSR, LD

Kidney Diet on a Budget

Many of your patients may assume that following a special diet means spending more money on food. However, this is not always the case. Sharing…

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DaVita® Emergency Management
September 17th, 2020 · By Tom Bradsell

Hurricane Sally Update

In advance of Hurricane Sally, which has now been downgraded to a tropical depression storm, DaVita activated its emergency response plan. In the coming days,…

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Kidney Diet Tips
July 9th, 2010 · By Sara Colman, RD, CDE

Best cereal choices for the kidney diet

Today I received a question about the best cereals for a person in stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD) to eat. Instead of sending my…

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Kidney Diet Tips
June 24th, 2014 · By Sara Colman, RD, CDE

Hemodialysis and fluid intake: How much to drink?

People on in-center hemodialysis usually have dialysis treatments three times a week. The amount of fluid they can have is limited since the kidneys lose…

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DaVita® Medical Insights
March 21st, 2017 · By Andrea Curtis, LCSW

Recognizing Social Workers on World Social Work Day

Dialysis patients and their families are often unaware of the breadth of support and resources available to them. These include transportation options, support groups, educational…

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DaVita® Medical Insights
February 23rd, 2017 · By Robert Provenzano, MD, FACP, FASN

Acute Kidney Injury Patients Now Receiving Dialysis in an Outpatient Setting

This January, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) gave dialysis centers the ability to provide dialysis services to acute kidney injury (AKI) patients….

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DaVita® Emergency Management
September 17th, 2020 · By Tom Bradsell

Hurricane Sally Update

In advance of Hurricane Sally, which has now been downgraded to a tropical depression storm, DaVita activated its emergency response plan. In the coming days,…

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