Kidney Disease & Bone Health Archives

Gait Abnormalities Responsible For Increased Falls In Kidney Disease Patients

A recent study in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation warns those suffering from chronic kidney disease should be evaluated for problems in their gait. In addition, researchers said patients
would benefit from fall prevention programs. Research has noted patients with chronic kidney

Balancing Phosphorous In CKD Diet Could Prevent Heart Problems In Kidney Disease Patients

When you’re diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, diet becomes a balancing act and trying to maintain equal (acceptably healthy) levels of phosphorous (along with protein and potassium, among others) is a full-time task. One of the main reasons for this

Got Calcium? If You Don’t You Can Kiss Your Kidney Function Good-Bye!

According to a Japanese study, low calcium levels are responsible for a large decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) among people without chronic kidney disease. This could mean even worse news for people with chronic kidney disease.

If You’re On Dialysis, Taking These Meds Could Break Your Bones!

Medicines utilized in the treatment of acid reflux, heartburn, ulcers and related gastro issues could be leading to a much higher risk of bone fractures among CKD patients who receive dialysis. In a recent study published in Clinical Journal of

CKD In Children…Here’s Some Top Tips To Help Kids With Kidney Disease

Hi everyone, here’s a quick video I recently did about some studies we’ve referenced before concerning kids with chronic kidney disease and how it negatively impacts the state of their bone health.

As we know, children often engage in lots

If Your Child Has Kidney Disease, Stop Brittle Bones From Breaking With Vitamin D!

Summary: A recent study published in Nephrology Dialysis Transplant Journal Feb 21, 2018 showed Vitamin D supplementation in children with chronic kidney disease improved markers of bone health. If your child has chronic kidney disease Vitamin D has

Failing Kidney Function Linked to Risk of Osteoporosis-Related Fractures

Osteoporosis is a common condition among people who are growing old, and can lead to serious injury after a fall, affecting mobility. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is connected to osteoporosis and many older people who have easy fractures due to

Improve Kidney Disease by Lifting Weights

Weight lifting is often the topic of conflicting information regarding its effect on health, on the one hand it can be a great way to enhance your strength, endurance and build up fat-burning muscles. On the other, it’s been blamed

There’s A One-In-Three Chance You’re Deficient In This Vitamin If You Have Kidney Disease

A new study out of Groningen University has established a critical link between kidney disease patients and a deficiency in Vitamin K. The study actually found that one-in-three people were deficient in this vitamin, but that deficiency was approximately 50%

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Kidney Disease Could Be Linked

A new Japanese study has identified a potential connection between rheumatoid arthritis and kidney dysfunction. The researchers used absolute estimated eGFR levels to determine that a significant 33.8% of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers also exhibited some form of kidney disease or