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, […]
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 […]
Going to Work as a Dialysis Patient
By Dr. Jenna Henderson For many dialysis patients maintaining their health is their main focus in life. Dialysis can be like a job. You get evaluated. You have to show up on time. There can be red tape to deal with. Then outside the clinic you have to manage your diet, manage your pills, address […]
Childhood Kidney Disease: A Comprehensive Approach Holds Promise
By Dr. Jenna Henderson One of the greatest challenges in clinical practice is treating resistant nephrotic syndrome in children. Protein in the urine is the defining feature of kidney inflammation and is often apparent clinically as visibly foamy urine. Nephrotic syndrome at any age tends to present with edema, fatigue, hypercholesterolemia, and mildly elevated blood […]
Uric Acid and Inflammation
Article published in The Townsend Letter, June 2021 The views expressed in this article are not The Townsend Letter’s, they are those of the author. This article is not intended to be viewed as medical advice. Please check with your health care provider before starting to take any herbal supplements. A high level of uric […]
Uremia and Inflammation
Article published in The Townsend Letter, June 2020 The views expressed in this article are not The Townsend Letter’s, they are those of the author. This article is not intended to be viewed as medical advice. Please check with your health care provider before starting to take any herbal supplements. It has long been known […]
Moving to Home Hemodialysis
Article published in The Hope, March 2020 The views expressed in this article are not The Hopes or its sponsor Kibow® Biotech, they are those of the author. This article is not intended to be viewed as medical advice. Please check with your health care provider before starting to take any herbal supplements. My nephrologist […]
The Benefits of Green Tea for Kidney Transplant Patients
Article published in The Hope, January 2020 The views expressed in this article are not The Hopes or its sponsor Kibow® Biotech, they are those of the author. This article is not intended to be viewed as medical advice. Please check with your health care provider before starting to take any herbal supplements. After transplant […]
Insomnia and Chronic Kidney Disease
Article published in The Hope, November 2019 The views expressed in this article are not necessarily those of The Hope or Kibow Biotech. In order to comprehensively address chronic kidney disease, it is important to look at it from many different angles. A holistic approach to CKD can include supplements, dietary changes and lifestyle changes. […]
Myth Busting Common Misconceptions of Kidney Disease
Article published in The Townsend Letter June 2018 The kidneys may well be the most misunderstood of all the major organs. Patients often fail to grasp the seriousness of their condition and, without a proper understanding, cannot take appropriate steps to ameliorate their condition. Part of the reason for this is the very nature of […]