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World Kidney Day – Let’s Talk Kidneys and the 8 Golden Rules

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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 awareness of the importance of our kidneys.  Learn more below about how to take better care of your amazing kidneys with early detection and prevention.  … Continued

DNA Doctors Perform 100th EndoAVF Procedure

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The new, minimally invasive approach to fistulas has changed the way doctors prepare their patients for hemodialysis. DALLAS, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA) physicians successfully completed the 100th EndoAVF procedure at the DNA Vascular Center in Plano on January 29, 2020. Led by Interventional Nephrologist Neghae Mawla, M.D., the team at the Vascular Center is one of … Continued

Supportive Care for Patients with Kidney Disease

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As your healthcare and supportive care team, our goal is to help you achieve the quality of life for you and your family by listening to What Matters Most to you. Dallas Nephrology Associates’ Supportive Care Team provides an extra layer of support to help you live each day to the fullest. We know that the challenges … Continued

Dr. Roberto Collazo-Maldonado Appointed to Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force by Governor Abbott

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Dallas Nephrology Associates’ Roberto Collazo-Maldonado, M.D. received the esteemed honor of being appointed to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.  Dr. Collazo-Maldonado was one of 16 doctors statewide to receive this appointment, which was officially announced on January 27 this year. The doctors’ terms will expire at the pleasure of … Continued

Are You Taking Multiple Medications?

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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 ability to clear the waste products from your blood. This may result in a higher creatinine or a lower GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate). (Healthier kidney … Continued

Become an Involved Patient

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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? How do you get started? Being involved starts with understanding your health problems. Some health problems have confusing names, make sure you know what each … Continued

Tips for Dealing With Holiday Stress

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The holiday season sometimes brings on stress and depression. And it’s no wonder. The holidays present an array of demands such as parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. Below are a few practical tips, you can use to minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying … Continued

The Gift of Giving

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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 you know that giving helps people in your community?  Whether you decide to make a monetary donation or volunteer your time, giving helps people in your … Continued