American Kidney Fund Calls for Increased Awareness of Chronic Kidney Disease in Light of New Government Report on Health Disparities
American Kidney Fund Calls for Increased Awareness of Chronic Kidney Disease in Light of New Government Report on Health Disparities. The American Kidney Fund today called for increased awareness of the impact of chronic kidney disease in light of a new report which illustrates alarming health disparities in the United States.
Kidney Stones Remedy and Basic Information
People who suffer from kidney stones already have basic information of kidney stones, but do they really know what they are. Sometimes not, since it is the same people who suffer that dont really understand how important it is to take care of themselves. Since the kidney is a vital organ in the human body, you would think once you are diagnosed with kidney stones that you would improve your lifestyle which eventually helps in taking care of the kidneys.
American Kidney Fund Welcomes David Frazer as Vice President of Patient Services and Kidney Disease Education
Today, the American Kidney Fund announced the appointment of David Frazer as Vice President of Patient Services and Kidney Disease Education. In this position, Frazer will oversee the American Kidney Fund's patient programs including Patient Services; Public and Professional Education; and outreach activities, specifically the Minority Intervention and Kidney Education Program (MIKE). He will be joining a strong existing leadership team in the division.
About Kidneys and Kidney Diseases
The kidneys are a pair of vital organs that perform many functions to keep the blood clean and chemically balanced?Kidneys are bean shaped and about the size of a fist
Test predicts who will develop end-stage renal disease
Measuring kidney function by assessing two different factors—glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and urinary albumin levels—helps determine which patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) will develop end-stage renal disease (ESRD), according to a study appearing in the May 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). This combination test could help physicians identify patients at high risk of serious kidney trouble and allow them to intervene at an early stage.
American Kidney Fund Launches Podcast Series, Unveils New Podcast Webpage
Today, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) launched a kidney health podcast series and unveiled a dynamic new podcast webpage. The series will cover a wide variety of topics relating to kidney health, including preventing chronic kidney disease and understanding the financial impact of kidney disease.
Promote Total Kidney Health
Nearly 37 million people in the United States are diagnosed with some kind kidney disease each year
American Kidney Fund Warns of Kidney Disease Risk Factors During Kidney Awareness Month
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes of chronic kidney disease, and during National Kidney Awareness Month, the American Kidney Fund is working to ensure that individuals have the information they need to take charge of their kidney health.
New Research Gives Hope to Patients of Total Health & Rejuvination Center
Researchers Find Growth Hormone Therapy Safe and Effective in Children with Growth Deficiencies Due to Chronic Kidney Disease
The PKD Foundation - All She Wants for Christmas is a Kidney
7-year-old Atlanta girl with polycystic kidney disease writes letter to Santa, asking only for a kidney.
Roche to Lead Sponsors of Innovative Online Cardiac Care Conference, CardioCareLive
Two Day Virtual Event Brings Together Thousands in CardioMetabolic Field to Learn from Leaders and Participate in Peer Dialogue on Cardiovascular and Kidney Diseases, Diabetes and Obesity
"Kidney Stones Remedies" Provides Vital Information Every Patient Needs
Laura Mora's latest book, "Kidney Stones Remedies" is packed with information for people with kidney stones or people looking to prevent them.
Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevent Loss of Kidney Function Before its Too Late
Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevent Loss of Kidney Function Before its Too Late
American Kidney Fund Launches Screening Program in New York City
The American Kidney Fund today announced the launch of its kidney disease education and screening program in New York City.
Kidney And Renal Diseases
Kidneys are important organic for everybody Kidneys? shapes are like two beans and size of kidney is same as own fists
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