June 1st marks the start of hurricane season and preparing is vital for Floridians. Preparations when the storm is upon us can include filling sandbags, boarding up windows, checking insurance coverage, refilling medications, and the oh-so-stressful grocery store run. But did you know that there are things you can do to prepare at the start of the season? Creating a stock of shelf-stable foods and emergency supplies can help to reduce the stress around storm …
Is White Coat Syndrome real? Yes! Let’s set the scene: You are at your appointment and the Medical Assistant calls you back. They take your vitals and your blood pressure comes back high. The first thought you may have is “Oh no! My readings at home are normally lower than this. Do I have high blood pressure now?” Not necessarily. This is a prime example of what White Coat Syndrome looks like! Let’s investigate this …
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the gradual decline of kidney function over time. This decline can be accelerated by other chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart conditions. Is it possible that this can be prevented? Once we hit our 40s, our kidney function naturally begins to decline, even without us having done something to cause it. However, there are things we can do to help prevent or slow this decline. This includes: In …
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the gradual decline of kidney function over time. Once we hit our 40s, our kidney function naturally begins to decline, even without us having done something to cause it. This decline can be accelerated by other chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart conditions. It is important to understand how CKD is assessed, what the different stages are, and what they mean. How it is MeasuredThere are two important …
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Kidney problems can be complex, developing suddenly or over a long period of time. The difference lies in the cause and treatment of the acute and chronic kidney problems. The Difference AKI: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is the sudden, severe onset of kidney failure. This is generally caused by or related to a drug, urinary obstructions, dehydration, illnesses, and/or massive blood loss. It is likely that, after treatment, your kidney function will return to your …
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Each year we set out as The Dream Team to walk a 5k with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to raise awareness for kidney diseases. As a team, we raise funds to help the NKF provide assistance to those needing treatments and resources. Read more about the kidneys and our fundraising efforts below! Kidney Facts: Kidney disease is known as the silent killer. It is so important for us to help raise awareness to empower …
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Did you know that, in some cases, kidney disease is preventable? While genetics can play a part, overall general health is one of the biggest factors in the risk for kidney disease. Let’s explore four ways you can get healthy for your kidneys! Additionally, maintaining a healthy weight reduces unnecessary strain on your body as well as reduces the risk of developing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and even some cancers. …
Did you know that dialysis isn’t the only option once you need to consider renal replacement therapy? Transplantation is also an option! Let’s break down what a transplant is, who qualifies, and how the process works. What is a kidney transplant? A kidney transplant is when a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor is placed in the abdomen alongside the failing kidneys. A kidney transplant does not cure kidney disease, but it may …
