Keeping Diabetes in Check
A nurse knows that what is not written is not done. So should you.
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Kidney disease
Urinary Tract Infections and the Kidneys
Bacteria in urine is what gives rise to urinary tract infections commonly abbreviated as UTIs. We will call them urine infections for the sake of this conversation.
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The Skin and kidney disease
The skin is the first organ the world sees in us. This is why the beauty and cosmetic industry has thrived for long and will only get better with time. How our skin feels and appear to ourselves influences our self-esteem. It follows then that skin issues whether or not related to kidney disease will easily affect a person’s mental wellbeing.
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The Heart and kidney disease
The heart was there minding its own business, painting its nails red and watching the polish dry and then the kidneys, through no fault of the heart, gave us a broken heart.
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GRAFTS FOR DIALYSIS
Without an access to blood, dialysis is as dead as a dodo.
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The Art and Science of a Dialysis Fistula
Without a blood access it is impossible to perform dialysis. Without it, lives are lost for kidney patients. Knowing how to care for your fistula and especially how needles are put in is key to the survival of the fistula. Information is power and good information therefore, a good type of power.
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