Three Tarrant Nephrology physicians were named to the Top Docs 2015 list by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine: Dr. Sridhar Reddy Allam Dr. Geethanjali Ramamurthy Dr. Balamurugan Sankarapandian Each year, the magazine asks local physicians to evaluate their medical peers and distinguish the best doctors in Tarrant County. Participating physicians identified the medical professionals on the Top Docs list as […]
Posted in NewsKidney Donation Chain Saves Lives
How many lives can one kidney save? A Fort Worth man is linked to a donation chain that saved his life while breaking a world record. Watch this WFAA report: Kidney Donation Chain Saves Fort Worth Man’s Life
Posted in NewsGet the Facts on Kidney Disease
March is National Kidney Month! In honor of National Kidney Month, as well as World Kidney Day on March 12, Tarrant Nephrology offers the following infographic to promote awareness of kidney disease. Share this information with your family, friends and social networks. You can also download a PDF version: Get the Facts on Kidney Disease
Posted in NewsKeep Your Heart Healthy on Dialysis
Heart disease is common in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is the leading cause of death for all people with CKD. The increased risk is related to kidney disease and other health problems, like diabetes and high blood pressure. It is very important for dialysis patients to follow steps to help prevent heart […]
Posted in NewsDialysis Patients Living Longer
Fewer new cases of end-stage renal disease are being reported in the United States and mortality rates are declining, indicating that patients on dialysis or with a kidney transplant are living longer. The trends were revealed by the United States Renal Data System (USRDS) coordinating center, based at the University of Michigan in partnership with […]
Posted in NewsHealthy Lifestyle Linked to Better Outcomes
A recent study suggests that healthy lifestyle behaviors for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients is linked to better outcomes and decreased risk of death. Researchers evaluated adherence to 4 healthy lifestyle factors—regular physical activity, body mass index (BMI), smoking abstinence and a healthy diet—using baseline data for 3,006 adults with mild to moderate CKD. The investigators compared these lifestyle factors to outcomes 4 […]
Posted in NewsWelcome Dr. Saravanan Bala
Tarrant Nephrology Associates would like to welcome Dr. Saravanan Balamuthusamy (Bala), MD, FASN to the team. Dr. Bala received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the Madras Medical College and Research Institute in Chennai, India and his Masters of Public Health from Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. He is a professional […]
Posted in News, UncategorizedSleep Apnea and Kidney Disease
A new study shows that kidney disease may progress faster for diabetics who have kidney disease and also suffer from sleep apnea. “This study shows that a high-risk score for obstructive sleep apnea is common in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with diabetic nephropathy and is associated with more rapid loss of renal function,” the investigators […]
Posted in NewsCongratulations to Dr. Nguyen
Tarrant Nephrology is excited to congratulate one of our physicians, Dr. Phuc Nguyen, DO, on being named “Physician of the Month” as Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth. We are proud of Dr. Nguyen and the hard work he puts in to helping all of his patients. The award is given, based on a vote by hospital employees […]
Posted in UncategorizedDiabetes and Kidney Disease
What does diabetes do to the kidneys? Diabetes is a disease in which your body does not make enough insulin or cannot use normal amounts of insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that regulates the amount of sugar in your blood. A high blood sugar level can cause problems in many parts of your body. The most […]
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