DaVita Kidney Care’s Post

Here is the direct link to this patient story from FOXG1 foundation treating this rare disease:

We’ve just started- celebrating 30 years of Mito clinics with Carolyn Sue MB BS, PhD, FRACP Looking forward to learning more about mitochondrial disease, connecting with our patients and their families to provide expert patient care. #Mito #PatientCare #MirochondrialDisease

In this episode of the Expert Series, we learn from Dr. Rovin about the vital role of kidneys in our body, how they can be harmed by inflammation, and what this implies for lupus patients. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ He explains the different levels of kidney damage, from the hidden early signs to the advanced stages that require dialysis or transplant. He also gives us some useful tips on how to protect our kidneys and expresses his optimism for the future of lupus-related kidney disease treatments.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🎙️Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eHxep-Jh #NationaKidneyMonth #Lupus #LupusAwareness

Did you know that over 37 million Americans are living with kidney disease, and 9 out of 10 are unaware they have it until it reaches an advanced stage? On top of that, the shortage of kidney transplants is causing longer wait time for patients to be paired with a new kidney. Dr. Rahul Prakash, Medical Director at DaVita, was featured on CW39 Houston to talk about early detection of kidney disease, waiting list resources, and how you can become a life-saving donor. Check it out: https://ow.ly/t02Q30sAJe4

Consistency is often the battle in healthcare: great care pathways can guide everyday services to excellence, but can also give a clear expectation to patients on what they can expect and when. And hence Call to Action #4 in the recent Global Heart Hub roadmap for #shareddecisionmaking! ✅

Learn more about our fourth local call to action from our shared decision-making in heart valve disease roadmap ➡ Seek to include a distinct step(s) within local HVD patient care pathways where the individual’s preferences, values and priorities can be understood and captured. Actions and steps taken now at both global and local levels will pave the way towards global implementation of shared decision-making in #heartvalve disease. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d9iSYrrw #HeartSDM

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Donna Richardson’s story highlights the critical need for advanced Lyme disease treatment. Misdiagnosed for years and struggling with debilitating symptoms, Donna found hope at Envita Medical Centers. Our proprietary IRAD therapy was pivotal in her recovery. Explore how Envita’s integrative approach is revolutionizing Lyme disease treatment and offering new solutions for patients. #LymeDisease #MedicalInnovation #PatientCare #Envita [Link to full story] https://ow.ly/wF7E50SWle3

As a top trend driver, we continue to see double-digit growth in Inflammatory Conditions. With nearly half of these patients failing their initial therapy, it can lead to a long road of costly trial and error with irreversible disease progression. Our WellManaged Inflammatory Conditions program takes a comprehensive prior authorization approach to direct prescribers to the most appropriate therapy for each patient the first time. When patients receive the right medication from day one, it helps them get on track right away while avoiding waste for the plan – it’s a win-win! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTFEr8iX

Dear cardiometabolic specialists, Our full slide deck on the ZENITH-CKD trial from Heerspink et al. is now live on the CMF! Access this free resource now to gain insights on the combination therapy of Zibotentan and Dapagliflozin in patients with chronic kidney disease: https://lnkd.in/eje5_Va4