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 […]
Posted in NewsTarrant 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 […]
Posted in NewsHealthy 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 […]
Posted in NewsNearly 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 […]
Posted in NewsTarrant Nephrology Associates Opens Keller Clinic
Tarrant Nephrology Associates has opened an outpatient clinic in Keller, located at 4420 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 312. Tarrant Nephrology’s newest outpatient clinic will bring comprehensive kidney care, along with a team of the region’s top nephrologists and staff, to the Keller area. Tarrant Nephrology’s Keller clinic will house 12 dialysis treatment chairs and will […]
Posted in NewsKidney Function Declines Faster in Black Patients
Kidney function may decline faster in black patients, according to a recent small cohort study. The Dutch study demonstrated an increased rate of progression to dialysis among black patients with chronic kidney disease compared with white patients. Even in a universal healthcare system that presumably provides equal care to all people, black patients with chronic […]
Posted in NewsVitamin D Levels May Predict Early Kidney Disease
Low Vitamin D levels may be linked to early kidney disease, according to a new study. Researchers found that those who were deficient in vitamin D were more than twice as likely to develop albuminuria, a type of protein in the urine that can be an early indication of kidney damage as healthy kidneys capture […]
Posted in NewsWalking After Meals Lowers Blood Sugar
A new study shows health benefits of walking for 15 minutes after every meal. Researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services studying older adults with pre-diabetes found that 15 minutes of moderate walking after every meal curbed blood sugar spikes. The study, published in the June issue of Diabetes […]
Posted in NewsMen, It’s Your Health Month
Tarrant Nephrology Associates will recognize National Men’s Health Week this week, as well as Men’s Health Month throughout the month of June, by educating men about preventing and controlling diabetes, which is the leading cause of kidney failure. Approximately 13 million men have diabetes in the United States. Men with diabetes can face devastating complications […]
Posted in NewsKids With Type 2 Diabetes at Higher Risk for Kidney Disease
New research indicates that kids with Type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing kidney and heart disease as adults. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has sponsored the nationwide research to find the best ways to treat the disease. The […]
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