Ashland resident with rare kidney disease continues advocacy efforts on IgA Nephropathy Awareness Day

Ashland resident with rare kidney disease continues advocacy efforts on IgA Nephropathy Awareness Day

ASHLAND — More than 1.3 million people in Ohio have chronic kidney disease. But only 11% actually know.  That’s according to the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio.  Ashland resident Katie Strange — who is fighting off a rare kidney disease — is on a mission to raise awareness around the issue.  It’s why both Gov. […] The post Ashland resident with rare kidney disease continues advocacy efforts on IgA Nephropathy Awareness Day appeared first on…

Leading lawyer who had kidney transplant now facing second one

Jelina Berlow-Rahman, had her first kidney transplant in 2009 after being diagnosed with kidney disease when she was 17.

“Renal health is fundamental to our well-being.” This statement is based on the objective of the campaign “Let’s Lower Albuminuria”, an initiative that seeks to inform and sensitize the population about the importance of Chronic Renal Disease (CRD). In this context, Bayer, with the endorsement of the Spanish Federation of Diabetes (FEDE), the Association for Combating Kidney Diseases (ALCER), the Spanish Society of Nephrology (SEN) and the Spani…

Tash-Kumyr residents get kidney diseases due to unsafe water, MP claims

News and analytical articles about Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.

The kidneys perform very important functions in the body's balance, such as filtering blood, eliminating toxins and maintaining the appropriate levels of water and minerals. However, factors such as poor nutrition, low water consumption and excessive use of medicines overload them silently over time. In this sense, including specific features can help alleviate discomfort, stimulate diarrhoea and promote the proper functioning of the urinary sys…

Living with kidney disease: Local woman shares her story of polycystic kidney disease and the urgent need for kidney health awareness

Even though National Kidney Awareness Month (March) is over, for those who live with kidney disease the awareness is 24/7.