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kidney health red flags
June 29, 2019
Healthy KidneysKidney CarePrevention Kidney Disease

The Red Flags of Kidney Health

The kidneys play a crucial role in your general health, so how can you tell if something is wrong with them? When should you seek advice from a nephrologist? What are the ”red flags” of kidney health? Dr. Faziul Hussain, a nephrologist at Florida Kidney Physicians, gives a short comprehensive overview on the matter. Kidney […]
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blood pressure kit
March 8, 2019
High Bood PressureKidney DoctorKidney Care

Why Your Blood Pressure Matters

And How To Lower Your Blood Pressure for a Healthier Life. High blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure. That’s right, the second leading cause. It is also a major risk factor for other health dangers like heart attack and stroke. Almost half of the American population over age 20 has high […]
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super healthy kidney
February 13, 2019
Chronic Kidney DiseaseHealthy KidneysKidney DoctorKidney TransplantKidney Care

Save lives! Register to be an organ donor today

By Junaid Ahmed, MD Kidney transplantation, whether using organs from deceased or living donors, has been well established as the optimal management for patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Unfortunately, it is not as widely available as it should be. The OPTN recorded 5,811 living kidney donor transplants, 14,038 deceased donor kidney transplants and 789 kidney/pancreas […]
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June 10, 2017
Blood in UrineKidney Care

Kidney Biopsy, FKP Comprehensive Kidney Care

A kidney biopsy may be done to: Diagnose a kidney problem that can’t otherwise be identified. Help develop treatment plans based on the kidney’s condition. Determine how quickly kidney disease is progressing. Determine the extent of damage from kidney disease or another disease. Evaluate how well treatment for kidney disease is working. Why do I […]
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