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One day at a time, Ashlie. And if it gets too bad, one hour at a time, or even one minute. But, either way God is going to one day at a time get us through this. We are going to make it together – with smiles on our faces. – My mother These are the words I live by.

As I walked around the Satellite Dialysis, I thought I would strike up a conversation with the patients, and at this time of year, what better to start with than, “What’s your plan for the holidays?

The Lloyd Cooper Story Physical fitness was always a big deal to Lloyd Cooper while growing up in Miami’s tough Overtown neighborhood. Being in shape during his school years helped him to play football, baseball, basketball and soccer, and run track. Later, he stayed fit by exercising and lifting weights.

In an effort to monitor trends and get an idea of the quality of care provided to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients nationwide, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services developed the Consolidated Renal Operations in Web-enabled Network – also known as CROWNWeb.

MEAT/PROTEIN Beef Chicken Egg Substitute (Egg Beaters®-Original, Scramblers®) Eggs Fish Lamb Pork, fresh (pork chops, roast)

Anemia Could be the Reason – And There May Be a Solution For kidney disease patients, feeling tired and fatigued isn’t usually just about lack of sleep or a busy schedule. Instead, it can be a sign of anemia, a condition in which your body is not making enough healthy red blood cells.

Take Your Best Shot at Prevention by Staying Up-to-Date on Recommended Vaccines If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), there are important vaccines you should know about to help protect your health. One vaccine specifically recommended for adults with CKD helps prevent pneumococcal disease (pronounced noo-muh-kok-ul).

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. According to the most recent United States Renal Data System report, there are over 400,000 ESRD patients in the US with diabetes. In 2011, almost 49,000 of the new ESRD patients had diabetes as their primary cause of ESRD.

Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) is an independent global not-for-profit organization with a mission to develop, disseminate and implement evidence based clinical practice guidelines. Many guidelines are produced by physician societies, accountable to its members.

Healthcare is full of medical terms and industry-speak that most of us have a hard time understanding. Without knowing the basics, it’s hard to understand how things work. Here are some key terms you should know as you navigate the world of home dialysis. Arteriovenous Fistula (AV fistula)