Dialysis

Kidney Biopsy, FKP Comprehensive Kidney Care

Why do I need a Kidney Biopsy? Talk to Your Kidney Doctor at FKP. A kidney biopsy may be done to: Diagnose a kidney…
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Predialysis Nephrology Care Predicts Health Outcomes

More intense predialysis nephrology care is associated with better outcomes among older adults starting dialysis, a new study suggests. Nephrology care before Dialysis In…
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Increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria hinders treatment of kidney infections

The increase in illnesses and deaths linked to medication-resistant bacteria has been well-documented by researchers and received extensive public attention in recent years. Now,…
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New score seeks to expand pool of kidneys available for transplant

Researchers analyzed data from thousands of transplants and developed a scoring system for donor kidneys that they hope might expand the pool of available…
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What can you do for your kidneys?

Kidney diseases are silent killers, which will largely affect your quality of life. There are however several easy ways to reduce the risk of…
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Dr. Carlos Duran Martinez, interviewed by Anita Finley from Boomer Times

Recently, Anita Finely of Boomer Times at the radio station interviewed Dr. Carlos Duran Martinez, MD, Nephrologist at Broward Health Imperial Point. In the…
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High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease

The kidneys play a key role in keeping a person’s blood pressure in a healthy range, and blood pressure, in turn, can affect the…
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Tour Davita 2016, Dr. Alberto Casaretto finished his ride in Tennessee

Dr Casaretto completed the 10th annual Tour DaVita in Tennessee – a three-day, 240-mile bike ride to raise awareness and funds for the fight against kidney disease…
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Open House – Lifeline Vascular Center

Open House at Lifeline Vascular Center Fort Lauderdale. Congratulations to Dr Rosario Reinaldo, our FKP-Kidney Doctor, as the new Interventionist for the Vascular Center.…
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