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DaVita Phosphorus Challenge Preview and Sign-up is Ready
The launch of DaVita Phosphorus Challenge, the newest, coolest phosphorus tool yet, is getting closer. To get a glimpse of Phosphorus Challenge checkout the Phosphorus…
Continue Reading »DaVita Phosphorus Challenge
In December I blogged about a new, fun way to learn about phosphorus coming to DaVita.com this spring. Soon you can sign up to be notified when the…
Continue Reading »Phosphorus and chronic kidney disease-a challenging issue
Do you know about phosphorus? Phosphorus gets little attention unless you are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Even then most people are unaware of…
Continue Reading »Early phosphorus control is recommended for people with chronic kidney disease
I went to a DaVita Dietitian meeting this week and heard a talk by Dr. Shagun Chopra-Sonthalia, a nephrologist from San Diego, CA. I want…
Continue Reading »Kidney dialysis night time treatment choice helps increase protein nutrition and decrease phosphorus
A recent study by DaVita dietitian Debbie Benner, MA, RD and collaborators reveals that changing to nocturnal dialysis may make it easier for dialysis patients…
Continue Reading »Renagel® phosphorus binder for dialysis patients replaced by newer version of the drug
The pharmaceutical company Genzyme announced Renagel®, a phosphate binding medication widely used throughout the US, will no longer be distributed in the US after September…
Continue Reading »What is a normal phosphorus level?
The definition of normal phosphorus depends on if you have chronic kidney disease (CKD) in early stages or if you are on dialysis. Normal phosphorus on…
Continue Reading »Reading Food Labels to Identify Hidden Phosphorus
Understanding food labels is even more important for those following a kidney diet. Since phosphorus is often missing from the Nutrition Facts, it’s important to…
Continue Reading »6 Guidelines for Controlling Phosphorus
6 Guidelines for Controlling Phosphorus 1. Follow a low phosphorus diet. Aim for 1000 mg or less each day. 2. Read food labels and avoid…
Continue Reading »New Phosphorus Binder for Dialysis Patients
Renvela™ (sevelamer carbonate) is the newest phosphorus binder available for dialysis patients. It’s manufactured by Genzyme, the company who has manufactured the binder Renalgel™ (sevelamer…
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