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Managed Care: Questions and Answers

Understanding managed care plans for ESRD patients helps in making informed decisions about treatment, costs, and coverage. Get the key facts here.

Informed decision-making,

Self-management and self-care,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Weight Management for Kidney Patients and Living Donors

What is BMI, why do transplant centers care about it, and how can you reach a healthy weight? Golnaz Ghomeshi Friedman, a renal dietitian and certifie...

Healthy weight,

Healthy habits,

Kidney transplantation,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

5 Beauty Products with Ingredients That May Harm Your Kidneys

Beauty products can be used in a variety of ways. Some people are empowered by them, while others may feel like these products hide their true selves....

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Itching (Pruritus) and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Doctor Patient Discussion

CKD-aP, CKD-associated pruritus, or uremic pruritus are all names for a common and disruptive symptom of kidney disease: itching. According to one sur...

Coping and self-care,

Mental health and wellness,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Kidney Commute CE Study Guide: Sexuality and Kidney Disease

Continuing education series for professionals. Sexual dysfunction is prevalent in patients with kidney disease,1 but why and what treatments are avail...

Medical professionals,

Sexual health and intimacy,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

LGBTQIA+ Healthcare Disparities: The Impact on Kidney Disease Outcomes

Recent studies have found that over 50% of LGBTQ+ people experience some form of healthcare discrimination1 and over 25% of transgender people reporte...

Social determinants of health,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Using Laughter Therapy to Cope with Dialysis

Kimberly was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2013 but stayed off dialysis until 2017 by following her doctor's recommendations. When she did start di...

Depression and anxiety,

Mental health and wellness,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies

A Life Cut Short: Honoring a Mother's Legacy through Gaming

When Joe was seven, his mother frequently visited the hospital, culminating in a four-month medically induced coma. As a child, he wasn't aware of wha...

Fundraising and volunteering,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Nourish Your Kidneys With 5 Spring Superfoods to Incorporate into Your Diet

Here are five foods to help you celebrate the changing season. Just make sure you speak with a kidney dietitian before changing or adding anything new...

Food and cooking,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

8 Simple Practices to Manage Kidney Disease Stress and Mental Health

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant demands of kidney disease, struggle to stay present, or manage your stress levels? If so, you're not alon...

Stress management,

Mental health and wellness,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing