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New Resources Available for Advanced Care Planning

2024-03-28T21:01:25-04:00March 22nd, 2017|Categories: eNews, News & Events, Treatment|

As the population ages, health professionals and scholars are investing time to determine how to best communicate advanced care planning to patients. Research from Yale University suggests too few older adults plan ahead for end-of-life medical decisions, and when they do, their preferences aren’t always communicated or understood.  The goal of advance care planning is to allow adults to prepare for future treatment decisions, however research has shown that surrogates often don’t know their patients preferences and goals outside of end of life decisions. Dr. Terri Fried interviewed 350 veterans 55 years or older as well as their surrogates. Dr. Fried asked if [...]

Spring Breakfast

2024-03-28T21:01:26-04:00March 21st, 2017|Categories: Blog, Nutrition, Recipes|

English muffins are a breakfast classic.  Usually they are topped with jelly and butter or eggs and cheese.  This English muffin alternative is a great spring breakfast when you want something simple, refreshing, and filling. You can fill up on some healthy fresh produce with this quick on-the-go breakfast.  So whether you can barely get yourself out of bed in the mornings, or you greet the sun with a smile, this one is for you! Simple English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches Author: Rebecca Barksdale Recipe type: Breakfast Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  10 mins Total time:  15 mins A simple kidney-friendly breakfast or snack Ingredients 6 [...]

Preparing for National Kidney Month

2024-03-28T21:01:27-04:00February 28th, 2017|Categories: eNews, Hemodialysis, Kidney Transplant|Tags: , |

As Black History month comes to a close, and national kidney month is about to begin, it’s important to think about the relationship between kidney health and African Americans. Kidney disease can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. However, African Americans are disproportionately affected by kidney disease for a variety of reasons including genetics and socio-economics. Compared to other ethnic groups, African Americans have higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure which are the two leading causes of kidney disease. While most patients may be aware of their diabetes or high blood pressure, many don’t know these conditions [...]

Decoding Diabetic Kidney Disease

2024-03-28T21:01:27-04:00February 28th, 2017|Categories: eNews, News & Events, What Causes Kidney Disease, What Is Kidney Disease|Tags: , |

A research team at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has revealed biological pathways involved in diabetic kidney disease. They hope that with these new pathways, early diagnostic tests and targeted treatments can be designed. According to the National Kidney Foundation, about 30 percent of patients with type 1 diabetes and 10 to 40 percent of those with type 2 diabetes will eventually have end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The study focused on the kidney’s glomerulus, which act as the key unit for blood filtration. Researchers studied three different cell types, using two sets of mice. One group naturally developed diabetic kidney [...]

Get Game Day Ready with Kidney Grub!

2024-03-28T21:01:28-04:00February 2nd, 2017|Categories: Blog, Recipes|

The DPC Education Center is very excited to be partnering with Jessiana Saville from kidneyrd.com to supply you with kidney friendly recipes and tips each month! Jessiana is a registered dietitian and works hard to increase access to dietitians for kidney disease and dialysis patients. Think pizza is out on for your Superbowl fun?  Think again!   Tomato, cheese, and salty meats usually make pizza a "limit" item for the renal diet.  However, with a little creativity, some great herbs, and other fantastic flavors you can serve this up for any game-day and enjoy every bite without busting the sodium, phosphorus, or [...]

Celebrating Special Days or Holidays

2024-03-28T21:01:35-04:00December 3rd, 2016|Categories: Lifestyle, Stress Management, The Kidney Citizen|

By Kathi Niccum, EdD, Education Director, DPC Education Center Holidays and special days, such as birthdays and anniversaries, occur throughout the year. You may have recently celebrated Thanksgiving and are looking forward to the December holidays. Initially, though, some people new to or struggling with dialysis may find it challenging to celebrate and to feel the joy of the day. They may worry about how to eat a healthy, kidney-friendly meal if visiting friends or relatives or eating at a restaurant. They may find that they get tired easily and have to figure out how to fit dialysis into their special [...]

Staying Well During Flu Season

2024-03-28T21:01:38-04:00November 28th, 2016|Categories: eNews, Immunizations, Lifestyle|Tags: , |

With flu season upon us, it is especially important for you as a chronic kidney disease patient to take precautions to avoid infection. If you are also diabetic, your risk of being hospitalized because of flu increases dramatically.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released comprehensive guidelines about avoiding the flu and staying well during flu season. First and foremost, the CDC recommends the flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older unless told otherwise by a healthcare professional.  It is important to note, you cannot get the flu from the flu shot. If you do contract the flu, one [...]

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