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FAQs About Genetic Testing for Kidney Disease

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

The Many Benefits of Exercise for CKD

The Many Benefits of Exercise for CKD

Exercise may be one of the most underutilized yet effective interventions for the prevention and…

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April Research and News

Association of Physical Activity and Poor Health Outcomes in Patients With Advanced CK Here, it…

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Genetic testing in kidney disease

Current evidence suggests that genetics play a role in the development of kidney disease. Common…

March Research and News

Only Hyperuricemia with Crystalluria, but not Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia, Drives Progression of…

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Lead Exposure and Kidney Health

About 700,000 individuals are affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD) throughout the world. In…

February Research and News

Modifiable Lifestyle Factors for Primary Prevention of CKD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis…

Genetics of Chronic Kidney Disease

Genetics of Chronic Kidney Disease

Perhaps the most significant advance in kidney disease in the past few years was the use of…

Yoga and Meditation for Kidney Health

Yoga and Meditation for Kidney Health

It is well-established that yoga and meditation provide numerous health benefits. In previous blog…

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The Gut-Derived Uremic Toxins

The kidneys are considered the filtration system for various byproducts and toxins. Chronic kidney…

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How I Managed to Improve my Sleep

I have suffered from an acute sleep disorder for many years. My sleep issues began with difficulty…

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Implementing Lifestyle Modifications for Kidney Health

Lifestyle modifications are crucial in our integrative approach to kidney health. They are one of…

The Brain And Implementing Lifestyle Changes

The Brain And Lifestyle Changes Implementation

Lifestyle modifications are crucial in our integrative approach to kidney health. They are one of…

Very Low Protein Diet for Kidney Health

Very Low Protein Diet for Kidney Health

High intake of animal protein has been associated with an accelerated decline in kidney function…

Biochemistry of Amino Acids Metabolism

Biochemistry of Amino Acids Metabolism

To understand the relevance of ketoacid analogues in chronic kidney disease, one need to learn the…

Genetics and Kidneys

Genetics of Kidney Stones

Kidney stone development is the composite end-result of multiple factors including genetic,…

Genetics and Kidneys

Electrolyte Imbalances and Kidney Stone Formation

The formation of kidney stones is complex, with influence from multiple factors including genetic…

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The Microbiome and Kidney Stone Formation

This blog is part of a series discussing our integrative approach to kidney stone prevention and…