Osprey’s mission is to improve outcomes in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) by reducing contrast induced Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), and lowering hospital costs. Patients with AKI experience long term and costly side effects from this disease.
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Ask the Doc: Exercise in Chronic Kidney Disease and the Elderly
By Stephen Z. Fadem; MD; FASN; FACP; Clinical Professor, Baylor College of Medicine; Chairman, AAKP Medical Advisory Board Chronic kidney disease is a progressive condition that leads to a decreased muscle mass and weakness. Often patients became sedentary, but this only worsens the problems related to their disease.
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THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTS ENGAGES AMERICA AND CONGRESS DURING NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH
March is the month when Americans and the U.S. Congress are asked to focus on kidney disease, a condition that impacts 40 million people, with an additional 700,000 suffering from kidney failure. The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is raising its voice against a silent killer throughout March. Founded in 1969, AAKP is the oldest and largest, fully independent patient-led, kidney patient organization in the U.S. This March marks the first National Kidney Month in AAKP’s Decade of the Kidney™ Initiative.
March is the month when Americans and the U.S. Congress are asked to focus on kidney disease, a condition that impacts 40 million people, with an additional 700,000 suffering from kidney failure. The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is raising its voice against a silent killer throughout March.
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Rare Disease Day
As per the NORD (National Organization of Rare Disease) website: The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives.
As per the NORD (National Organization of Rare Disease) website: The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives.
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Book Review: Howl Learns About Kidneys and Dialysis
Book Review by James Myers, AAKP BOD and Ambassador Howl Learns About Kidneys and Dialysis The Organ Donation Series Book 3by Brenda E. Cortez, Illustrated by Dindo Contento ISBN: 978-0999360149Published by Nico 11 Publishing & Design www.nico11publishing.
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Easy Ways to Eliminate the Stress of Traveling for Dialysis Patients
Travel, whether for vacation or business, always seems to involve a degree of stress but there are extra considerations for kidney patients living with dialysis. Here’s a checklist to help with travel planning to help things run more smoothly before you leave home, After all, vacations are supposed to be enjoyable and promote a feeling of calm serenity!
Travel, whether for vacation or business, always seems to involve a degree of stress but there are extra considerations for kidney patients living with dialysis.
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February 14, 2020 – Dental Access Letter to HHS Secretary Azar
We applaud your efforts to deliver on President Trump’s Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. You have stated that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will reform regulations so that fewer Americans suffer kidney failure, more options are available for dialysis patients, and more organs are available for transplant.
We applaud your efforts to deliver on President Trump’s Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. You have stated that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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National Donor Day
February 14th is National Donor Day. It’s also St. Valentine’s Day. Most everyone associates the heart with Valentine’s Day – because the heart is the organ that symbolizes love. In reality, though, every organ, every tissue, every single part of our miraculous bodies symbolizes the greatest of all gifts: LIFE!
February 14th is National Donor Day. It’s also St. Valentine’s Day. Most everyone associates the heart with Valentine’s Day – because the heart is the organ that symbolizes love. In reality, though, every organ, every tissue, every single part of our miraculous bodies symbolizes the greatest of all gifts: LIFE!
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Food For Thought, Managing Your Potassium Intake: How Much is Too Much?
Potassium is a very important mineral. It plays a key role in controlling the function of nerves and muscles, particularly the heart. Potassium is found in many foods, especially many fruits and vegetables. It has been shown to lower blood pressure and may also have benefits such as reducing the risk of strokes.
Potassium is a very important mineral. It plays a key role in controlling the function of nerves and muscles, particularly the heart. Potassium is found in many foods, especially many fruits and vegetables. It has been shown to lower blood pressure and may also have benefits such as reducing the risk of strokes.
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Planning for the Future: Advice for Seniors and Caregivers
For many seniors, thinking about the future can be extremely stressful. There are many financial considerations to think about, from how you’ll pay for potential medical bills to covering the costs of long-term care. Not only that, you might need to start thinking about end-of-life preparations, especially if you have a large estate…
For many seniors, thinking about the future can be extremely stressful. There are many financial considerations to think about, from how you’ll pay for potential medical bills to covering the costs of long-term care. Not only that, you might need to start thinking about end-of-life preparations, especially if you have a large estate..
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