Certain factors affect vitamin D levels in children with chronic kidney disease

Researchers have identified certain modifiable and non-modifiable factors associated with vitamin D deficiency in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Vitamin D supplements may benefit children with kidney disease

Study links low levels of vitamin D with greater loss of kidney function over time Among children with chronic kidney disease, those with lower vitamin D levels had higher levels of blood…

A high acid diet may have negative effects on kidney health

Meat-rich diets linked with increased risk of developing kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney diseaseHighlights Among patients with chronic kidney disease, patients who consumed…

Salt restriction might prevent kidney failure and protect against heart disease

Reducing salt intake provides clear benefits for the heart and kidney health of patients with chronic kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The findings point to the power of salt restriction in potentially prolonging kidney disease patients’ lives…

Healthy diet, moderate alcohol linked with decreased risk of kidney disease in patient with diabetes

Eating a healthy diet and drinking a moderate amount of alcohol may be associated with decreased risk or progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a new report.

Metabolic Acidosis And Kidney Injury In Kidney Disease Patients Reduced By Consumption Of Fruits And Vegetables

Adding fruits and vegetables to the diet may help protect the kidneys of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with too much acid build-up, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN)…

Studies Investigate Aspects Of Nutrition And Blood Pressure Control In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Three studies presented during the American Society of Nephrology’s Annual Kidney Week provide new information on diet and blood pressure in kidney disease patients.

BioTrends Report Characterizes Chronic Kidney Disease Patients And Identifies Factors That Drive Decisions To Treat Disorders Of The Bone

BioTrends Research Group, Inc. released ChartTrends®: Bone and Mineral Metabolism in Chronic Kidney Disease Non-Dialysis (CKD-ND), an annual syndicated publication based on patient and laboratory data collected from over 1,000 U.S. CKD-ND patient charts…