Eating a “Southern-style diet” results in higher death rates in those with kidney disease, according to research published in the August issue of the National Kidney Foundation’s American Journal of Kidney Diseases. Analyzing the diet habits of the study participants, the researchers found that those who regularly consumed foods familiar to Southern diets had a […]
Kidney International Publication
Dr. Sridhar Allam and Dr. Bala Sankar recently co-authored an article in the prestigious renal journal, Kidney International. Read the article. Download the PDF version.
Pledge to Prevent Kidney Disease
Take the Pledge to Prevent Kidney Disease Today! Get educated! 1 in 3 American adults is at high risk for developing kidney disease today. The risk increases to 1 in 2 over the course of a lifetime. Because kidney disease often has no symptoms, it can go undetected until it is very advanced. Early detection […]
Walking Against Kidney Disease
Walking Could Be Key Step Against Kidney Disease According to a new study, the more patients walked, the less their odds for early death or need for dialysis or a kidney transplant. Researchers found that regular walks helped kidney disease patients live longer and also cut the odds that they would need dialysis or a kidney transplant. “A minimal […]
Top Docs 2014
Tarrant Nephrology Physicians Named Top Doctors Three Tarrant Nephrology Associates physicians were recently recognized as Top Docs by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine. Dr. Sridhar Allam, Dr. Phuc Nguyen and Dr. Bala Sankar were among the physicians identified as leaders in the field of Nephrology. To view the entire Top Docs list, visit Fort Worth, Texas […]
Know Your Risk Factors
Know Your Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Chronic kidney disease is a condition in which your kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood as well as healthy kidneys. Because of this, wastes from the blood remain in the body and may cause other health problems. Adults with diabetes or high blood pressure, or […]
Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month! Tarrant Nephrology Associates recognizes this national health observance, along with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, by educating communities on how to manage and prevent diabetes, which is the leading cause of kidney failure and disproportionately affects several minority groups. Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes. Compared to non-Hispanic […]
Join Us for Kidney Walk 2014
Tarrant Nephrology Associates and US Renal Care are excited to continue our support of the National Kidney Foundation and the Fort Worth Kidney Walk. Together, we are taking lifesaving steps to fight kidney disease in our community. The Kidney Walk is a fun event that brings families, friends and businesses together to bring awareness to kidney disease and fund lifesaving […]
Dr. Peter Ramirez on Telemundo 39
Dr. Peter Ramirez was featured on Telemundo 39 today discussing kidney disease as a silent killer. Watch it here (Spanish interview).
World Kidney Day
World Kidney Day – March 13, 2014 – is a day to join forces to raise awareness, encourage prevention and education to fight this disease. Kidney diseases are silent killers, which will largely affect your quality of life. However, there are several easy ways to reduce […]
