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Chronic Kidney Disease May Evolve Within Decades

22
Sep

A recent study suggests that risk factors for chronic kidney disease may be present and identifiable even about 30 years before it is diagnosed. The study, published in the upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), suggests avenues for future research to determine whether certain early interventions can prevent future kidney disease. The […]

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Heart Failure Raises Kidney Failure Risk

12
Sep

                  Being hospitalized for heart failure increases kidney disease patients’ risks of developing kidney failure or dying prematurely, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).  Researchers compared patients with no heart failure hospitalizations to those who […]

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Six Steps to Healthier Kidneys

14
Aug

  Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common, life-threatening illness that often goes undetected until advanced. Undiagnosed and untreated, CKD can lead to serious health problems including kidney failure. Caught early, it can often be managed, and kidney damage can be slowed. Here are six steps for healthier kidneys: Know The Facts – 1 in 3 American […]

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Southern-Style Diet Linked to Higher Death Rates

07
Aug

  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 […]

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Kidney International Publication

12
Jun

  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.

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Pledge to Prevent Kidney Disease

10
Jun

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 […]

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Walking Against Kidney Disease

27
May

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 […]

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Top Docs 2014

15
Apr

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 […]

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Know Your Risk Factors

11
Apr

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 […]

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Minority Health Month

07
Apr

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 […]

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