COVID-19 and Kidney Transplant Patients

Written By: James Myers The views expressed here are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Hope or its sponsor Kibow BiotechⓇ....

High Potassium (Hyperkalemia)

Written By: Jim Myers The views here are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Hope or its sponsor Kibow® Biotech. HYPERKALEMIA...

Covid- 19 and Kidney Disease: Why it’s different than the flu...

Written By: Amanda Grandinetti The views expressed here are not necessarily those of ‘The Hope’ or its sponsor Kibow BiotechⓇ, nor should it be viewed as...

Understanding PTH: What you should know?

*These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent...

Pneumococcal Vaccine: What You Should Know?

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Stress and the Gut Microbiome

The views expressed here are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Hope or its sponsor Kibow BiotechⓇ. Always consult with...

The Importance of a Good Blood Flow during hemodialysis.

Healthy kidneys clean the blood 24/7.  During each minute of every day, around one quart (1000ml) of blood passes through the kidney. Considering its small size, this is a huge amount of blood, much more than is received by any other organ in the body. The total blood volume of an adult is around 5-7 quarts, so it takes only minutes for one’s entire blood supply to pass through the kidney, and more and more of the body’s wastes are cleared from the blood.

How to Keep your Gut Healthy with CKD During the Holidays

Celebrating the holidays with friends, family, and loved ones can bring so much joy to one’s life. The food, laughter, and holiday spirit can be so exciting and fun! Unfortunately, all that fun can also bring stress and overwhelm, especially when it comes to eating with chronic kidney disease during the holidays. There are so many things to keep in mind during the holidays with CKD, but keeping your gut healthy should be of utmost importance. Keeping your gut healthy during a stressful time, like the holiday season, can help you feel better & help to protect your kidneys in the long run. 

What You Need to Know About Religious Fasting: But, what happens...

The views expressed here are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Hope or Kibow Biotech Fasting and Kidney Illness Fasting is...

A1c: What does it mean?

People with diabetes or at risk for diabetes often hear from healthcare professionals or their primary care physician about controlling their A1c, but what exactly is an A1c?