According to the National Kidney Foundation, kidney disease affects 26 million Americans, while millions of others are at risk for the disease. Proper diet, regular exercise, medication, and frequent checkups can help slow chronic diseases and improve quality of life. However, many patients do not follow their doctor’s recommendations on the proper steps to […]
Tarrant Vascular Access Center – Open House
Join us for an Open House Reception for the new Tarrant Vascular Access Center on Thursday, February 13th from 4:30pm – 8:00pm. The new Tarrant Vascular Access Center is located at 500 Lipscomb Street in Fort Worth.
Keller Open House
You’re invited to join Tarrant Nephrology Associates for an Open House Reception at our new Keller location on February 6th. Stop in and meet Dr. Afolabi and Dr. Bireddy.
Tarrant Nephrology Associates Cuts Ribbon on Flower Mound Clinic
Tarrant Nephrology Associates recently cut the ribbon on its newest clinic location in Flower Mound. Dr. Oladapo Afolabi and Dr. Suman Bireddy will serve as the attending physicians at the Flower Mound clinic. “We are excited to bring comprehensive kidney care to Flower Mound,” says Dr. Ponniah Sankarapandian, President at Tarrant Nephrology Associates. “This clinic […]
Flower Mound Open House
You’re invited to join Tarrant Nephrology Associates for an Open House Reception at our new Flower Mound location on January 16th. Stop in and meet Dr. Afolabi and Dr. Bireddy.
Get Active to Slow Kidney Disease
Increased physical activity may slow kidney function decline in patients with kidney disease, according to a study in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The study suggest that exercise may be the key to maintaining patients’ health. After following patients for an average of 3.7 years, researchers observed that exercise was inversely associated […]
Vegetable Protein May Help With Kidney Disease
Eating more protein from vegetables might help people with chronic kidney disease live longer, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Utah looked at more than 1,100 chronic kidney disease patients who participated in a major government health survey. After adjusting for factors such as age, smoking and weight/overweight, researchers found that […]
Tarrant Kidney Fest 2013
Join us on Sunday for the Tarrant Kidney Festival in Fort Worth. The educational event will feature free health screenings as well as kidney disease education. There will be live entertainment, games, food and fun for everyone. Tarrant Kidney Festival Sunday, October 6th – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tarrant Nephrology Associates 1001 Pennsylvania, Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 […]
Healthy Diet in Diabetes Tied to Less Kidney Disease
A healthy diet and moderate intake of alcohol may decrease the incidence or progression of chronic kidney disease among individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. People with diabetes who ate a diet consistent with general health guidelines and high in fruit, vegetables, fiber and unsaturated fat were less likely to develop […]
Nearly 6 of 10 Americans Will Develop Kidney Disease
Nearly 6 of 10 Americans will develop kidney disease in their lifetime, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. As a result, Tarrant Nephrology Associates backs the National Kidney Foundation new recommendations for annual urine screenings for patients in specific high-risk groups for kidney disease, which includes those age […]
