Working With Your Doctor When You Have Kidney Disease
Empowering Yourself to Be an Advocate for YOU Talking to doctors can be tough, they seem so busy, and they see so many patients. But...
Category : Kidney Disease
The Truth About Chronic Kidney Disease
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs about the size of an adult fist located in the middle of your back, with one kidney on either...
The Black Health Matters Nephrologist Guide
Seeing a nephrologist at the first signs of a kidney disorder can keep your kidneys healthy and functioning for as long as possible. Your nephrologist...
Kirk Campbell, M.D.: Better FSGS Treatment Options Through Clinical Trials
Diseases can damage the glomeruli, the tiny filtering units inside your kidney where blood is cleaned. Called glomerular diseases, they can have many different causes....
Kidney-Friendly Recipes: Herb Roasted Chicken Breasts
Marinating overnight with seasoning and olive oil makes for tender, moist herb roasted chicken breasts every time in this easy dish. Simple never tasted so...
Kidney-Friendly Recipes: Pesto Crusted Catfish
Pesto Crusted Catfish 2 pounds catfish (boned and filleted) 6 5-ounce pieces 4 teaspoons pesto ¾ cup panko bread crumbs ½ cup mozzarella cheese 2...
Health Priority: FSGS
FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) is a rare kidney condition that is the leading cause of nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder) amongst African Americans. The term...
Coronavirus FAQs for Kidney Patients
Kidney patients, like other people with underlying conditions, should be especially aware of COVD-19 and the impact it can have on their lives. We’ve pulled...
Best Foods for Your Kidneys
If your kidneys are in good working condition, you probably don’t give a second thought about what foods are best for these two organs in...
Sodium: How Low Should You Go?
A look at our complicated relationship with the other white stuff We all need sodium to survive. It is an essential nutrient that helps control water...
