What to Expect at Your First Visit with a Kidney Doctor June 14, 2020 By Dallas Nephrology Associates Ways to have an efficient and effective visit with your new doctor Welcome. Welcome to Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA) where our focus is on providing you with expert care and … Continued
Fistula Arm Exercises June 14, 2020 By Dallas Nephrology Associates Improve your access outcome by exercising your fistula arm before and after placement. Prior to dialysis, the exercises will increase vein size and will build up the vein after to … Continued
World Kidney Day – Let’s Talk Kidneys and the 8 Golden Rules March 14, 2020 By Dallas Nephrology Associates What is World Kidney Day and why is it so important? Celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March, World Kidney Day is a global campaign aimed at raising … Continued
Are You Taking Multiple Medications? January 14, 2020 By Dallas Nephrology Associates Did you know that some medications are harmful to your kidneys? Many medications do not affect your kidneys. Other medications can damage your kidneys causing a decrease in the kidney’s … Continued
Become an Involved Patient January 14, 2020 By Dallas Nephrology Associates Did you know that patients who are actively involved in their healthcare are healthier and have better outcomes? What does it take to actively participate in your care as apatient? … Continued
The Gift of Giving December 1, 2019 By Dallas Nephrology Associates The holiday season is a special time that you may want to focus on giving back. Below are a few ideas of ways to celebrate the Gift of Giving. Did … Continued
Medical Nutrition Therapy & Chronic Kidney Disease November 28, 2019 By Dallas Nephrology Associates Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is nutrition counseling with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. MNT helps to treat and slow down chronic kidney disease (CKD). An MNT session includes your health problems, … Continued
What You Need to Know about CKD and Kidney Stones August 13, 2019 By Dallas Nephrology Associates More than half a million people go to emergency rooms for kidney stone problems each year. It is estimated that one in ten people will have a kidney stone at some time … Continued
Men and Chronic Kidney Disease June 13, 2019 By Dallas Nephrology Associates Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects an estimated 30 million Americans. This is 1 out of every 7 adults. Are you at risk for chronic kidney disease? Diabetes, high blood pressure, … Continued
Women and Chronic Kidney Disease May 13, 2019 By Dallas Nephrology Associates Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects an estimated 30 million Americans. This is 1 out of every 7 adults. Did you know that more women are being diagnosed with chronic kidney … Continued