Hypoalbuminemia in Dialysis Patients
Studies have linked it to various factors, including inflammation and hyperparathyroidism.
All articles by Debra Blair, MPH, RD, CSR
How Vitamin D May Help CKD Patients
Supplementation eases inflammation, lowers cardiac risk, and improves glycemic controls.
Alternative Malnutrition Treatments
Acupuncture, acupressure as useful adjuncts in managing malnutrition in renal patients.
Phosphorus Control Strategies in CKD
Dietitian intervention may improve patients’ ability to restrict their daily intake of phosphorus.
Hyperkalemia Control in Stage 5 CKD
Unable to excrete excess potassium, most dialysis patients must adjust their intake.
Calories Vital to Low-Protein Diets
Adequate calorie intake, combined with a protein-restricted diet, can slow CKD progression.
High BMI Raises Kidney Disease Risk
Risk is greater for overweight individuals than for those of normal weight, meta-analysis shows.
Salt Restriction Helps CKD Patients
K/DOQI guidelines recommend that most patients limit daily sodium intake to less than 2.4 g.
Calcium Citrate Benefits Challenged
A recently published study showed no correlation between urinary pH and citrate concentration.
Tighter Glycemic Control Beneficial
Better glucose management can reduce mortality and morbidity in dialysis patients.
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