Author Archives: Texas Kidney Institute

New Years’ Resolutions for CKD Patients

New Years’ Resolutions for CKD Patients Chronic kidney disease, also known as CKD, is a [...]

Study Finds Severe Anemia Common in Patients with CKD

Researchers have recently found that severe anemia is common in patients with chronic kidney disease [...]

How to Keep Your Healthy Kidney Diet Through the Holidays

The holidays are a time where people let themselves go, try out new foods, and [...]

What to Watch Out for During the 2019–2020 Flu Season

This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated flu vaccine components, [...]

A Guide to Healthy Holiday Eating

Eating smart during the holidays doesn’t mean you have to leave your rolls unbuttered or [...]

What links Urinary Oxalate and CKD Progression?

Are you aware of what a urinary oxalate excretion is? When one reaches high levels [...]

Could the study CREDENCE change the outlook of Diabetic Nephropathy?

For years, nephrologists have despised diabetic nephropathy due to its commonality between patients. For the [...]

Hypertension and Zinc Deficiency

Is there a correlation? As High Blood Pressure (also known as Hypertension) continues to become [...]

Coffee Consumption’s Association with a Lower Risk of Incident CKD

While many people consider coffee to be the best part of waking up, studies suggest [...]

The Link Between Kidney Disease and High Blood Pressure

Patients with high blood pressure should be cautious of various factors, one of which is [...]