Special Meat Meals Help Kidney Patients Stay Healthier
Kidney disease patients on dialysis often struggle with dangerous mineral imbalances in their blood. Researchers tested whether eating specially prepared …
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Vitamin D Levels May Help Kidney Dialysis Patients Stay Stronger
Researchers studied 81 people receiving kidney dialysis treatment in Toronto to understand how vitamin D affects muscle strength. They found that people with …
Read MoreWhat Makes Life Hard for Kidney Dialysis Patients in Nepal
Researchers studied 260 people in Nepal who receive dialysis treatment for kidney disease to understand what affects their quality of life. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Kidney Dialysis Patients Take So Many Medications
Researchers studied 96 patients receiving kidney dialysis treatment to understand how many medications they take and how it affects their health. They found …
Read MoreTeen's Vision Saved by Quick Blood-Cleaning Treatment
A rare genetic condition called methylmalonic acidemia can damage the eyes and cause vision loss. In this case, an 18-year-old girl experienced sudden blurry …
Read MoreNew Clue Found in Why Kidney Patients Have High Hormone Levels
Researchers studied 650 patients on kidney dialysis and found that a chemical called glycerol-3-phosphate (G-3-P) is much higher in their blood than in healthy …
Read MoreExercise and Protein Help Dialysis Patients Build Stronger Muscles
Scientists looked at 89 studies involving over 6,000 dialysis patients to find the best ways to help them build muscle and stay strong. They found that …
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