The evidence is mounting that a plant-based diet with fruits and vegetables provides multiple benefits to patients with kidney disease. In the past, concerns about overconsumption or over-accumulation of minerals… Read More
Reduced Health-Related Quality of life (HR-QOL) is experienced by many patients with CKD as the high disease and symptom burden increases. People with CKD also face increased comorbidity symptoms, complications,… Read More
This infographic showcases some of the comparisons between ADPKD, CKD and the general population in regard to hypertension and kidney health. Read More
NephU hosts veteran nephrology writer and editor Mark Neumann to discuss kidney care innovation and what some members of Congress are calling “roadblocks” that are stalling use of new devices… Read More
This article discusses some of the updates released in 2023 by the American Diabetes Association for kidney care. Read More
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