It Is Time for Nephrology Practices to Bolster Their Nutrition Care
Practices need to look at all opportunities for preserving kidney function, according to the director of the Kidney Nutrition Institute.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Health Coaching With Family Support Aids Patient Activation With Diabetes
However, no significant improvements seen for diabetes-specific cardiac risk or glycemic control
Medically Tailored Meals Could Avert Hospitalizations, Yield Savings
Implementation of MTMs could potentially avert 1.6 million hospitalizations, yield net savings of $13.6 billion per year
Exercise, Physical Activity Beneficial in Kidney Cancer Cases
In a study of patients who had ever been diagnosed with kidney cancer, those who reported exercise or physical activity in the past 30 days had reduced likelihood of reporting worse physical and mental health.
Rapid Weight Loss May Be Risky in CKD
Study underscores the importance of maintaining or increasing lean body mass during weight loss.
End-Stage Kidney Disease More Likely in Underweight Individuals
Underweight also has been linked to cardiovascular disease and early mortality in a general population.
Higher Plant-Based Protein Intake Tied With Higher Cognitive Function in CKD
Compared with the general population, patients with CKD have accelerated cognitive aging.
Intensive Lifestyle Intervention Had No Effect on Kidney Function in Diabetes
The finding is from a post hoc analysis of the Action for Health in Diabetes study.
Regular Aerobic Exercise May Improve Chronic Kidney Disease Outcomes
Improvements seen in estimated glomerular filtration rate, serum creatinine, 24-hour urine protein amount, and blood urea nitrogen
Exercise Intervention During Chemotherapy Beneficial
Intervention during chemo linked to lower decreases in VO2peak, health-related QoL, muscle strength immediately postchemotherapy
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