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The Kidney Citizen is a quarterly informational magazine that provides articles, Q & A’s, dedicated topic supplements and patient profiles.
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The Kidney Citizen Issue 21
Welcome to the Living Well with Kidney Disease issue of the Kidney Citizen! The DPC Education Center is excited to share with you this latest issue that is all about supporting yourself, supporting your community, and continuing to live your best possible life.
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The Kidney Citizen Issue 21
Welcome to the Living Well with Kidney Disease issue of the Kidney Citizen! The DPC Education Center is excited to share with you this latest issue that is all about supporting yourself, supporting your community, and continuing to live your best possible life.
Camarones con Sémola de Maíz
Receta enviada por Arnella Chatman para el DCI Kidney Cookbook Tiempo de preparación: 20 min Tiempo de cocción: 40 min Tiempo total: 1 hora Porciones: 4 Ingredientes: 1 taza sémola de maíz blanca molida gruesa 2 cucharadas mantequilla sin [...]
Why Medicare’s Payment System Keeps New Dialysis Drugs from Reaching Patients
Jackson Williams, DPC Vice President of Public Policy Payment bundling is a technique Medicare uses to increase efficiency and reduce low-value care during a treatment episode. Congress adopted a payment bundle for dialysis a decade ago and [...]
A Faithful Kidney Patient Caregiver’s Journey
Sheree Stephens, DPC Patient Ambassador I would describe being a kidney patient caregiver to my husband as inspiring, beautiful, and life changing. Ken has fought kidney failure for years, and I’ve stood beside him every step of [...]
Preventing Infections in Hemodialysis
Dr. Anil Agarwal, Nephrologist Download PDF Article Descargar artículo en PDF For patients undergoing hemodialysis, infection prevention is not just a recommendation, it’s a necessity. Hemodialysis patients have a compromised immune system and face a [...]
Phosphorus: A Hidden Challenge in Dialysis
Natalie Zuniga, DCP Board Vice President I was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) – or kidney failure – soon after a heart attack seven years ago. Like many ESRD patients upon diagnosis, I immediately thought [...]
