Why Kidney Transplant Patients Often Have Low Vitamin D
Researchers studied 304 people who received kidney transplants to understand how vitamin D levels affect their health. They found that 84% of these patients …
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New Tool Helps Kidney Transplant Patients Eat Normally Again
After a kidney transplant, patients often struggle to transition from strict dietary rules to eating normally. Researchers tested a questionnaire called the …
Read MoreRare Kidney Disease Found After Transplant Surgery
A 46-year-old woman received a kidney transplant but developed unexpected problems shortly after surgery. Doctors discovered she had a rare inherited condition …
Read MoreWhy People with Kidney Disease May Not Get Enough Vitamin C
Researchers studied vitamin C levels in people with different stages of kidney disease and compared them to healthy people. They found that people with kidney …
Read MoreKidney Transplants Help Fix Bone Problems in Most Patients
When people get a new kidney through transplant, their bones often get healthier. Researchers looked at 179 people who received kidney transplants over 9 years …
Read MoreVitamin D for Kidney Transplant Patients: What the Science Shows
Researchers combined results from 14 studies involving 985 kidney transplant patients to see if vitamin D supplements help their bones stay strong. While …
Read MoreKidney Transplant Patients: Don't Miss This Hidden Bone Problem
After receiving a kidney transplant, some patients develop a serious bone condition called osteomalacia, which happens when bones don't get enough vitamin D …
Read MoreWeight Loss Drug Helps Dialysis Patients Get Kidney Transplants
Researchers studied whether a weight loss medication called semaglutide could help people on kidney dialysis lose weight and become eligible for transplants. …
Read MoreWhy Kidney Transplant Patients Gain Weight and Eat Less Healthy
When people receive a new kidney from a living donor, their bodies change in interesting ways. Researchers studied what happens to patients' eating habits and …
Read MoreSurgery vs. Medicine: Which Helps Kidney Transplants Last Longer?
When people receive a kidney transplant, their parathyroid glands (small glands that control calcium levels) sometimes go haywire and produce too much hormone. …
Read MoreSimple Changes Help Kidney Transplant Patients Feel Better
Researchers looked at 35 studies involving kidney transplant patients to see if lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, and behavior modifications could help …
Read MoreKidney Transplant Patients Want Help Setting Goals for Better Health
Researchers asked 18 kidney transplant patients in Australia what kinds of goals would help them stay healthy after their surgery. The patients said their top …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels After Kidney Transplant Affect Long-Term Success
Researchers followed over 2,500 kidney transplant patients for nearly 7 years to see how vitamin D levels affected their health outcomes. They found that …
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