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What Teenagers with Kidney Diseases Should Know about Lipids

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Oankar Kundan

Teenagers with Chronic Kidney Diseases have a higher risk of developing lipid and heart problems and should be aware of them to remain healthy and continue with activities they enjoy. Continue reading →

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Keep HBP in Check After CKD Diagnosis – Part 2

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Oankar Kundan

Your last visit to the doctor proved to be worrisome after finding that you are unable to bring down your blood pressure. Compounding your anxiety was the fact your test results confirmed that you have CKD. Continue reading →

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Control HBP and Protect Yourself From a Silent Killer – Part 1

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Oankar Kundan

Protect yourself against a “silent killer” by knowing the facts. Although millions of Americans are afflicted by high blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension, it largely remains as a silent killer because of the absence of symptoms. Thus, you may be walking around with a HBP without even knowing it. Continue reading →

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Why is Potassium So Important With Kidney Disease?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Oankar Kundan

If you have kidney disease and realize your potassium levels are high, you can address the problem with diet. Continue reading →

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Shammi Kapoor understood the need to prevent kidney disease

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Oankar Kundan

Shammi Kapoor was a kidney patient who made the most of his life. But the goal is to prevent others from reaching the stage of kidney disease. Continue reading →

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Glomerulosclerosis: Kidney Disease from Scarring

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Oankar Kundan

For most people, with proper treatment, diet, and other precautions, glomerulosclerosis can probably be held almost at a standstill Continue reading →

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Family, Lifestyle, and Blood Pressure

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Oankar Kundan

Dealing with high blood pressure and kidney disease as a family can make a surprising difference in either prevention or treatment. Continue reading →

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Dealing With Anemia From Kidney Disease

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Oankar Kundan

There are reasons why anemia plagues kidney disease patients; the kidneys themselves are partly responsible for the blood’s very composition. Continue reading →

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Fathers and Their Children With Kidney Disease

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Oankar Kundan

You will need to project confidence, so your child has a rock to stand on. Let your son or daughter sense that they can feel safe even when dealing with illness. Continue reading →

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Kidney Disease and Painkiller Safety

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Oankar Kundan

As they plan how to eat and exercise, many people forget another important element in trying to keep their kidneys healthy: common, everyday painkillers. Continue reading →

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