Editor’s note: Dr. Jenna Henderson is back, sharing her insights into managing kidney transplants and explaining why transplantation is not a final cure. This article for educational purposes only. Many years ago, when I first registered for a kidney transplant, a nurse told me: “Transplantation does not cure kidney disease.”  This struck me as odd. […]

Editor’s note: Examining a new study about relationship between excess weight and kidney disease. Please read on to learn 4 useful tips on weight management as a strategy for preventing kidney disease or, if already suffering for it, for improving your condition. A new study, published in December 2013 issue of the American Journal of Kidney […]

Editor’s note: Dr. Jenna Henderson is back, sharing her knowledge about eGFR values and their significance in kidney disease. protein diet To hold onto kidney function, many kidney patients adopt a diet of moderate to low protein.  As protein creates more waste products for the kidneyto filter, a reduced protein diet will help reduce the stress on the […]

Editor’s note:  Handy tips for kidney disease! Based on his research, please read what he has to say about “star fruit” and why it should be avoided. Anyone with kidney disease, following the appropriate diet, must avoid the fruit known as “star fruit”, or carambola. This fruit comes from a tree native to Indonesia, Philippines, […]