What is Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease and How Do I Treat It?
What is Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3? Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD3) means that the kidneys have suffered moderate damage, and are not functioning as well as they should. There are 5 stages of kidney disease in total, ranging from mild damage to complete kidney failure. The kidney’s main role in the body is […]
November 27, 2018
Kidney Disease Clinical Research for Diabetic Kidney Disease
Diabetic kidney disease is also known as diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy is kidney damage that results from having diabetes. Having high blood glucose levels due to diabetes can damage the part of the kidneys that filters your blood Clinical Research for Diabetic Kidney Disease Diabetic kidney disease is also known as diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy is kidney damage […]
Pig Jig Tampa
We are very grateful to everyone that came to the Pig Jig event this past weekend 🐖. Florida Kidney Physicians was proud to be one of the sponsors supporting this event that raises money for Nephcure, a non-profit organization committed to supporting research, improving treatment and finding a cure for the debilitating kidney disease, FSGS. […]
Keeping Kidneys Healthy
What do my Kidneys Do? Clean your blood of waste and toxins.Regulates the extracellular fluid volume, the kidneys work to ensure an adequate quantity of plasma to keep blood flowing to vital organs. Regulation of osmolality of blood. Production of Hormones. Erythropoietin – is made in the kidney and is an important hormone in the […]
Diabetes, Depression and Kidney Disease
Diabetes, like many chronic diseases, may co-exist with mental health conditions like depression. For some patients with diabetes that can lead to a third problem. Diabetes, Depression and Kidney Disease Diabetes, like many chronic diseases, may co-exist with mental health conditions like depression. For some patients with diabetes that can lead to a third problem. […]
Rosario Reinaldo at Lifeline Vascular Center Fort Lauderdale
Promote superior care for patients, provide exceptional services to physicians, and create a fulfilling environment for teammates! That is the Lifeline mission statement. Rosario Reinaldo at Lifeline Vascular Center Fort Lauderdale Promote superior care for patients, provide exceptional services to physicians, and create a fulfilling environment for teammates! That is the Lifeline mission statement. At […]
The genetic architecture of DKD in T1DM
Evidence of a substantial heritability of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) exists but the genetic background is poorly understood. The genetic architecture of DKD in T1DM The genetic architecture of DKD in T1DM Evidence of a substantial heritability of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) exists but the genetic background is poorly understood. New data confirm that renal […]
Monitoring Phosphorus in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
10 Things ESRD CKD and Dialysis patients need to know about Phosphorus: Phosphorus is a very common and important mineral element in the body, symbol P. Phosphorus is found in meat, dairy products, dark cola (non translucent), beans, nuts, and in some food additives, especially in processed foods. Phosphorus is important in bone metabolism and […]
Peritoneal Dialysis- Best Method of Home Dialysis
With peritoneal dialysis (PD), you have some choices in treating advanced and permanent kidney failure. Since the 1980s, when PD first became a practical and widespread treatment for kidney failure, much has been learned about how to make PD more effective and minimize side effects. Since you don’t have to schedule dialysis sessions at a […]