A call for incorporating exercise into the care of patients with chronic kidney disease.

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Kidney disease is one of the fastest-growing health challenges worldwide, often fueled by modern lifestyle factors such as poor diet,...

Children living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often face unique challenges in growth, development, and long-term health. A new study ...

What if you can't, or don't want to exercise at a high intensity? The good news is that moderate activity  (like brisk walking, light...

A Clearer Measure of Kidney Health: Iohexol Clearance Most kidney function studies rely on estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)...

Introduction Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in stages 4–5 before dialysis, brings challenges beyond medical...

The connection between fruit and vegetable intake and overall health is well established, particularly for those with chronic conditions...

Encouraging patients to adopt a balanced diet rich in whole foods, monitor their health markers, and engage in routine physical activity can lead to better management of their health.

Understanding the factors influencing Skeletal Muscle Index in hemodialysis patients is crucial for improving health outcomes. Key predictors include nutritional status, inflammation levels, physical activity, dialysis techniques, age, gender, and the presence of comorbid conditions.

Exercise resources and patients’ perceptions of exercise play a crucial role in influencing exercise participation among maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients.

A recent study in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology looked at the effects, both direct and indirect, of chronic kidney...

Did you know that around half of people with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) deal with frailty? CKD affects your kidneys ability to filter...

Assessing tubular function can provide valuable insights into kidney disease.

For eligible patients, kidney transplantation is the favored treatment for kidney failure. It provides several advantages over dialysis,...

Turns out the eating dark chocolate helps with managing blood pressure through modifying blood vessels in the kidneys.

A recent study looked at the possible benefits of eating dark chocolate for people with kidney disease and the results may make you happy!

Viral nephropathies refer to kidney damage caused by various viruses.

This information is taken from the National Kidney Foundation's website and is some excellent information to keep in mind for exercising...

A recent study looked at the the risk of surgical site Infections after the extraction of a tooth for those with CKD.