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A Kidney-Friendly Menu for Outdoor Summer Fun!

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Grilled Chicken Corn on the Cob Summer Greens (with cabbage, carrots, radishes & homemade dressing) Bowtie Pasta Salad (with purple onion & diced bell pepper) Chilled Fresh Fruit Mix (with grapes & berries) Old-Fashioned Lemonade When you prepare a meal for family and friends, you want it to be tasty and look great! But what … Continued

Men and Chronic Kidney Disease

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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, heart problems increase your risk for chronic kidney disease. Ask your doctor if you need to be tested. Most men will not have symptoms in … Continued

Women and Chronic Kidney Disease

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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 disease? The diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in women is on the rise. It is the eighth leading cause of death in women. Research has … Continued

April is National Donate Life Month

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Be An Organ Donor Many people who need transplants of organs and tissues cannot get them because of a shortage of donations. Of the 113,000+ Americans currently on the waiting list for a lifesaving organ transplant, approximately 93,000 need a kidney. In 2018, there were 21,167 kidney transplantations performed. The average waiting time for a … Continued

World Kidney Day 2019 – Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere

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DID YOU KNOW? 850 million people worldwide are now estimated to have kidney disease from various causes. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a SILENT KILLER and causes at least 2.4 million deaths per year and is now the 6th fastest growing cause of death. Many types of kidney disease can be prevented, delayed and/or controlled … Continued

High Blood Pressure: A Common Health Problem that Effects 1 in 3 Adults

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What is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)? High blood pressure occurs when the pressure in the blood vessels (arteries) is always elevated. This increased pressure causes changes to the blood vessels in many important organs including the heart, kidneys, brain and can lead to heart and kidney problems and stroke. How common is High Blood Pressure? … Continued

DNA Irving Office Practice Relocates in December 2018

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Dallas Nephrology Associates Irving office has recently relocated to: 2005 West Park Drive #200 Irving, TX 75061 Click here for map Appts:  214.366.6225 Fax:  214.579.6984 We look forward to seeing you at our new facility.  Please call our appointment line above if you need additional directions or have questions.  

Dr. Steven Hays Begins His Term as President of Texas Chapter of ACP

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Congratulations to Dr. Steven Hays as he begins his term as the President of the Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians.  Dr. Hays is the immediate past president of the Texas Chapter of the ACP Services, the advocacy arm of the chapter. American College of Physicians (ACP) is a national organization of internists, the … Continued

Healthy New Years Resolutions for 2019

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Choose one goal. Think of one specific change you would really like to commit to in 2019. Break your goal into smaller steps. With smaller steps, you can see your progress earlier. This will motivate you to keep going. Ask for support from your family, friends, and co-workers. Let them know what your goal is and how … Continued

Arti Gupta, M.D., F.A.S.N., F.N.K.F. Presented with Mission Award by the Lone Star Chapter of the Lupus Foundation

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Congratulations to Dr. Arti Gupta who was recently awarded the Mission Award at the annual meeting of the Lone Star Chapter of the Lupus Foundation.  Dr. Gupta frequently speaks at educational community events on behalf of the Lupus Foundation about the relationship between kidney disease and lupus.  This type of kidney disease is known as … Continued