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October Research and News

November Research and News

We combed through multiple medical journals looking for the latest research on the Integrative…

Vitamin A

Vitamin A in Bone Disease Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) commonly suffer from disorders of bone and mineral…

October Research and News

October Research and News

We combed through multiple medical journals looking for the latest research on the Integrative…

Vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the body and can affect heart rate variability and kidney function

Natural Treatments to Improve Chronic Kidney Disease: Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is of growing world-wide concern. According to the Centers for Disease…

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September Research and News

We combed through multiple medical journals looking for the latest research on the Integrative…

Metformin

To Metformin or Not To Metformin in CKD

Is metformin bad for your kidneys? There’s a lot of misinformation and confusion regarding the…

Metformin

Metformin in Kidney Disease: Survey Reveals How Doctors Feel About Metformin and CKD

Approximately 1 in 3 adults with diabetes has chronic kidney disease (CKD). Metformin (Glucophage®)…

Five Simple Steps to Improve Sleep For Kidney Health

Sleep disorders are very common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). They have been…

Healthy foods for kidneys

August Research and News

Serum Biomarkers of Iron Stores Are Associated with Increased Risk of All-Cause Mortality and…

Kidneys

Diet and Lifestyle Modifications in PKD

- 2021 Update Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is the most common inherited kidney disease affecting…

July Research and News

July Research and News

Lead Levels In Drinking Water That Are Permissible By The EPA May Be Harmful To Patients With…

DNA

Polycystic Kidney Disease Genetics

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is the most common inherited kidney disease affecting one in 800…

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June Research and News

The Role of Dietary Fiber Supplementation in Regulating Uremic Toxins in Patients With Chronic…

Genetics and Kidneys

Genetics of the Gut-Kidney Connection in Kidney Stones – Beyond the Microbiome

Kidney stone formation is a complex disorder influenced by multiple factors including diet,…

Stress and Kidney Health

Stress and kidney health

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rapidly becoming a global health problem. The prevalence of CKD…

Clinical genetic testing

Clinical Utility of Genetic Testing for Kidney Transplant Evaluation

Genetic testing for patients with kidney disease can have a remarkable impact on their care. The…

Glass of water

May Research and News

Sex-specific Associations of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin with CKD and Kidney Function: A…

Phosphorus

Dietary Phosphorus and Kidney Health

One of the most harmful nutrients to the kidney is phosphate.  Yet, the body needs phosphate for…