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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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Kidney Disease and Packaged Foods

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Oankar Kundan

For people in renal failure or even in the early stages of kidney disease, the salt and extra potassium alone, in pre-packaged foods, should be enough to set off alarm bells. Checking labels to find the actual contents in packaged food can be a real eye-opener. Continue reading →

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Lupus and Kidney Disease may be a Deadly Combination

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Oankar Kundan

Whether it’s adults or children who have end-stage kidney disease caused by lupus, all have a higher likelihood of death from any cause than those who have the same kidney problems stemming from a different source. Continue reading →

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