Search Results for: kidneys
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Supporting a Loved One on Dialysis
Watching a loved one go through dialysis can be challenging. Here are some ways you can offer support to someone who is on dialysis.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Are the Five Stages of Kidney Disease?
Doctors divide chronic kidney disease (CKD) into five stages. Learn about what you might experience in each stage.Read More
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Exercise for People with Kidney Disease
Exercise can help people manage kidney disease by helping them get underlying conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure, under control.Read More
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What Are the Signs of Kidney Disease?
Most signs of chronic kidney disease don't appear until the condition is well advanced. Here's what you need to know about symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What to Know About Paxlovid™
Paxlovid™ is an oral medication authorized as a treatment for COVID-19. Learn how it works and how it compares to other treatments.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
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Can I Donate a Kidney if I Have Pre-existing Conditions?
Learn more about kidney donation requirements and how pre-existing medical conditions may affect your ability to be a living kidney donor.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Kidney Transplant Fertility Resources at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Women who've donated or received a kidney transplant can get pregnant after. Learn what to expect and find resources to help.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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What to Eat on a Renal Diet
Following a renal diet requires some careful planning. These food lists and suggestions will help you prepare.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Dialysis or Kidney Transplant? The Pros and Cons of Each
If you have end-stage kidney disease, you have treatment options. Learn about the pros and cons of dialysis versus living kidney donation.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant