A study released by the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology looked and the urinary content of healthy individuals to dete

The smell test to measure nutritional status.

Introduction Intradialytic exercise, performed during hemodialysis treatments, has shown promising effects on improving cardiovascular...

In a recent article on Kidney360 the authors state in their abstract that "Sarcopenia, defined as age-related decline in skeletal muscle...

A recent article in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology looked at the incidence of End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) as it...

A recent article in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology looked at the benefits and complications of home dialysis...

The following interview is taken from the American Journal of Kidney DIseases (AJKD.org) AJKD Interviews Editor Timothy Yau...

Understanding Self-Management Interventions Self-management interventions are vital for individuals with kidney failure as they empower...

Introduction The relationship between dietary intake of protein-rich foods and kidney disease progression in children has been a topic of...

Introduction Adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often experience mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety. The...

Managing Phosphate in Patients Receiving Dialysis Phosphate management is a crucial aspect of caring for patients undergoing dialysis...

A study(1) published last year noted that Insufficient physical activity and excessive sedentary behavior can contribute to decreased...

A study was performed a number of years ago on the anterior tibialis muscles of dialysis patients. The anterior tibialis is the muscle...

Muscle strength is an important determinant of physical performance and ability to live independently. several studies have shown that...

Last time we talked about some of the acute effects that kidney disease and dialysis can have on the heart. Today we're going to talk...

One of the issues that must be dealt with during the procedure of dialysis is significant changes in blood pressure and other heart...

A recent study published in The Journal of Renal Nutrition showed that chronic kidney disease patients (CKD) who participated in a...

Several of the known benefits of exercise or regular physical activity in the general population are directly related to areas of...

Historically there has been a serious concern for patients with kidney disease and/or on dialysis exercising. The greatest risk for the...

One of the most significant issues that arises from someone with kidney disease is loss of physical strength and mobility. People begin...