Diagnosing & treating anemia may help patients with CKD to prevent the decline of their kidneys functions. Anemia might occur early in the development of kidney disease. A new set of medications currently in development, could improve the mobilization of iron and absorption of iron to anemia.

Are you planning or cooking for Thanksgiving? If so, you may be wondering what types of foods to choose for the big holiday meal? Or maybe you are looking for healthier options that are easier on the kidneys?

“At the current rate of growth, we can be expected to achieve a 50% home dialysis rate in about 50 years unless there are radical changes in education of patients regarding modality options,” said Lisa Koester-Wiedemann, ANP, CNN-NP at the American Nephrology Nurses Association National Symposium ...

When a person has received the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), it is a lot to take in at first. Developing the habit of looking for less serious sides and using humor can help the patient to better cope with this drastic life-style change.

Appreciation of the tools that facilitate effective communication with your patients and employees without being face to face has never been greater. Technology has become a permanent fixture in the meetings reality. Telehealth has quickly become an important functionality that supports continuity ...