The other day when the dialysis health care team met with a peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient for their monthly doctor visit, the nephrologist asked the…

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, or another holiday, the holidays are always a special time of year. The holidays are a time of family…

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Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful and isolating experience for many people. Dialysis patients, who already face many obstacles, may be…

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You may know diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. In fact, one in three adults with diabetes has kidney disease. Kidney disease caused…

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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…