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Laughter Therapy consists of breathing and stretching exercises followed by intentional laughter exercises and laughter meditation. It is a safe, low-intensity ...

Protein (measured as "albumin" on lab tests) is an important nutrient for dialysis patients that many patients struggle with. Learn more about what pr...

Choosing the best type of treatment for kidney failure can be difficult for patients, especially when they receive little guidance, or have limited time to make...

Dialysis and kidney transplant are the most common forms of treatment for end-stage kidney disease. However, some patients make the choice to pursue conservativ...

Navigating the health care system as a patient can be challenging. As a dialysis or transplant patient, it's often necessary to coordinate your care with m...

In recognition of American Heart Month, Dr. Poffenroth will discuss the connection between heart disease and kidney disease. Heart disease can cause kidney dise...

There is a common misconception among patients with kidney failure that exercise is not possible for them. But in reality, exercise for patients on dialysis can...

Though minority populations are at greater risk for developing kidney disease, kidney transplant is often more difficult for racial and ethnic minorities to acc...