By Dr. Jenna Henderson Many years ago, when I first registered for a kidney transplant, a nurse told me: “Transplantation is not a cure” This struck me as odd. Having a new, healthy kidney filtering my blood sure seemed like a cure. What Did This Transplant Nurse Mean? Even if we do receive a healthy, […]
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What Exactly is eGFR?
By Dr. Jenna Henderson Many kidney patients like to stay on top of their lab values, as these numbers reflect what is going on in their bodies. Understanding these lab values can often be tricky and it’s not always clear to the patient the ramifications of each number. This article is going to look at […]