@IFKF_

Official twitter account of the International Federation of Kidney Foundations. Founder of @worldkidneyday, a joint initiative of @IFKF_ and @isnkidneycare

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❓We want to know how much you know about #kidneycancer.🤓 @IKCCorg #WorldKidneyCancerDay ⚠️Check the following link and answer the #quiz 👉worldkidneycancerday.org/201… Share your results and include #kidneycancer & #WorldKidneyCancerDay worldkidneycancerday.org
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When you're diagnosed with #kidneydisease, your diet may need some changes such as: limiting fluids, eating a low-protein diet, limiting salt, potassium, phosphorous, and other electrolytes. #Eathealthy
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June 6th, today is celebrate the World day of the transplanted patient Congratulations to all the #Kidney transplant patients for the second chance to enjoy life. Let's celebrate life! #TransplantedPatient
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Did you already answer the #quiz? #WorldKidneyCancerDay #kidneycancer @IKCCorg ⚠️Check the following link and answer the #quiz 👉worldkidneycancerday.org/201…
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Did you know Anaemia is common in #kidneydisease?Kidneys secrete a hormone called erythropoietin, this controls the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. In severe #kidneydisease, anaemia occurs because kidneys cannot make enough erythropoietin Info: @Kidney_Research
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Big science and big data in nephrology: Over the next months, @Kidney_Int will feature in-depth reviews on big science, artificial intelligence #AI, and machine learning. This first review provides concepts and frameworks of #BigScience in #Nephrology. 👉🏼 doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2018.…
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When you #exercise make sure you are not exceeding your capacity.🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️ *Your breathing should not be so fast *You should not feel so much muscle soreness *Start slow and gradually progress to increase your levels of activity
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Researcher from the University of Colorado Anschutz have found that agricultural workers, such as those who worked with sugarcane, cotton, and corn, as well as shrimp farmers and miners, are more likely to develop #CKD @mnt Read more at: medicalnewstoday.com/article…
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Join our network of advocates to make a difference in the lives of patients with #kidneydisease! We're looking for volunteers to help influence public policy issues relating to #kidneyhealth, organ donation, and transplantation. #mykidneysmylife

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For the #CKD there are 3 treatment options: #PeritonealDialysis, #Hemodialysis and #KidneyTransplant. In #Hemodialysis, a dialysis machine and a special filter or a dialyzer, are used to clean your blood. Check with your doctor which is the better treatment for you. Info: @nkf
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The @KidneyFund tell us how our #kidneys keep our bones healthy. Did you know it? #health #ITakeCareMyBody
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#HealthyTip: Your body is not indestructible. Take care of it with exercise🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏊‍♀️🤽‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚵‍♂️, healthy food 🍎🥦🍌🥕, make sleep a priority, try not to stress🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️, among others... #HappyFriday
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Did you know that a low-protein diet puts less strain on the #kidneys? As a result, this type of diet can benefit people with kidney-related disorders, such as kidney disease or phenylketonuria. @mnt More information at: medicalnewstoday.com/article…
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How much do you really know about your #kidneys? bit.ly/2n6rSWG

Facts About Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time.

kidney.org
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Hello Tweeple..Don’t forget to tune in for the ‘Nuances in Nephrology’ series #ISNWebinar on ‘Membranous Nephropathy’ starring @raja_1980 and featuring @arvindcanchi & @MayuriTrivedi80 starting in 1 hour. It’s not too late to register if you haven’t register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
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The difference between kidney pain and back pain. People need to take into account: ✅the location of the pain, ✅the type and severity of the pain and ✅any accompanying symptoms. More information @mnt : medicalnewstoday.com/article…
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Start this new week with positive vibes, a #HealthyLifestyle and a balanced diet! 🍉🥑🍎 #KidneyHealth #KidneyDisease #HealthForAll #ChronicKidneyDisease #Prevention #Npehrology #UHC #Health #HealthyLiving #Awareness
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Did you know how to avoid #kidneystones? Dr. Melanie Hoenig, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, share her recommendations for the top ways to prevent #kidneystones. Review the complete article at: health.harvard.edu/blog/5-st…
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Scientists find possible causes for #chronickidneydisease 'epidemic' Complete article: @mnt medicalnewstoday.com/article…
Article: What causes kidney stones? The lifetime risk of #kidneystones among adults in the US is approximately 9%, and it appears that global warming may be increasing that risk, these because of the dehydration. @HarvardHealth Image: health.harvard.edu/blog/what…
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