November is National Diabetes Month. It’s important to remember that diabetes is a major risk factor for kidney disease. Diabetes is responsible for more than 40 percent of patients on kidney dialysis today. What does diabetes do to the kidneys? Diabetes is a disease in which your body does not make enough insulin or cannot use […]
Posted in NewsCelebration of Life and Legacy Pictures
On a beautiful Sunday, family, co-workers, and friends came to celebrate the life’s of Cathy and Darrel Hirt. True pillars of the community, they will always be remembered and loved.
Posted in UncategorizedDr. Darrell Hirt Remembered
Dear TNA and PPG Family: It is with great sadness that I report the death of our dear friend and colleague Dr. Darrell Hirt and his wife Cathy. They were involved in a fatal motor vehicle collision while visiting family in Budapest Hungary on Friday October 2nd, 2015. Funeral arrangements are in the preliminary stages […]
Posted in NewsKidney Disease Risk Factors
Can anyone get kidney disease? The answer is Yes. Anyone can get kidney disease at any age. But some people are more likely than others to get it. You may have a higher risk for kidney disease if you: Have diabetes Have high blood pressure Have a family member with kidney failure Are 60 […]
Posted in NewsHigh Salt, Potassium Diet and Kidney Disease
A diet high in sodium and potassium can make chronic kidney disease (CKD) worse, according to a new study by the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The study’s findings could impact dietary recommendations for patients with CKD to slow disease progression, say researchers. As part of the study, researchers tested urine samples from almost 4,000 people with chronic […]
Posted in NewsChronic Kidney Disease Risk Higher in Female Diabetics
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is more likely to develop in female diabetics than male diabetics, according to a recent study. Researchers found that female gender was associated with a 35% increased risk of incident CKD compared with males in adjusted analyses that took into account death as a competing risk, demographics, duration of diabetes, baseline estimated glomerular […]
Posted in NewsKidney Tests Predict Cardiovascular Risks
Researchers find that common kidney tests can predict the risk of conditions such as heart failure, stroke, and heart attack. Although it is not fully understood exactly how kidney disease is linked with cardiovascular disease, Dr. Matsushita states that a fluid overload caused by kidneys not functioning correctly can lead to heart failure. Based […]
Posted in NewsHypertension and Kidney Disease
May 17th is World Hypertension Day! Consider these general facts about hypertension: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for disease burden worldwide. Approximately 4 in 10 adults have raised blood pressure which often goes undiagnosed. Healthy attitudes can help combat hypertension. According to the National Kidney Foundation: More than half the people with chronic kidney […]
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How Are We Doing? We are thankful for patients like you and would appreciate your feedback on how we are doing as a practice. Your feedback will help us make an even better patient experience for you and others. Also, you can send your physician or another Tarrant Nephrology staff […]
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