Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells. Red bloods cells are important because they carry the oxygen needed by the cells and tissues in the body to function properly and survive. With anemia, the major organs of the body such as the heart, kidneys, lungs and brain may lack essential oxygen to carry out normal functioning and if severe enough…
October 25, 2019 Debra Bellanti WHAT IS ANEMIA? Our blood consists mainly of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. When a person has anemia, it means that they have fewer red blood cells than normal. Why is that important? Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. Organs and tissues need oxygen to … Continue reading “Anemia”
January 4, 2018 Admin Anemia is common in people with kidney disease. This brochure helps you understand what anemia means, why it’s important and the most effective treatment methods. Order your printed copy of Understanding Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease today. A free PDF download of this brochure is also available in our store, click … Continue reading “Understanding Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease”
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September 18, 2016 David Scott Management of Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease with Dr. Allon Friedman. Read More
August 28, 2016 David Scott A correlation between method of administration and clinical result achieved has been known for erythropoietin use in dialysis patients for a decade (NEJM). Application of this knowledge has not been the usual practice, however. Read More
August 28, 2016 David Scott Questions & Answers About Anemia What is anemia and how is it managed in chronic kidney disease (CKD) before dialysis and after dialysis? Anemia is a disorder where the body does not have enough red blood cells. Read More
August 27, 2016 David Scott What is anemia and how is it managed in chronic kidney disease (CKD) before dialysis and after dialysis? Anemia is a disorder where the body does not have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells are necessary because they carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carry … Continue reading “Questions & Answers About Anemia”
March 19, 2026 Jennifer Duplessie March 17, 2026 The Honorable Jason Smith Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Vern Buchanan Chairman, Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Re: Read More
February 22, 2026 Debra Bellanti Lab tests helps you and your care team track how well your kidneys are working and identify problems early. If you’re a kidney patient (an individual with chronic kidney disease, who is on dialysis, or who has a kidney transplant, etc.), understanding and tracking your lab values is extremely important. … Continue reading “Know Your Numbers: Understanding Key Lab Tests For Patients with Kidney Disease”
