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01/21/2020

01/13/2020

Learn more about acute and chronic UTIs at from my talk at AlkarmaTV:

Live show on Alkarma tv Channel Dec. 14, 2019 Host: Dr. Tamer Meshel Guests: Gaytri Gandotra-Manek, M.D. بث مباشر علي قناة الكرمة 14 ديسمبر 2019 المضيف: د. ت...

12/19/2019

Learn more about blood pressure numbers associated with hypertension at my learning center https://www.thekidneydr.com/learning-center/hypertension/numbers/

11/14/2019

It's so exciting to see the country take action towards advancing our nation's kidney health! Check out my blog post to learn more about how this executive order advances kidney health:

Earlier this year, President Trump signed the first executive order since the 1970s to improve kidney care access. This order aims to encourage kidney transplants and decrease the cost of in-home dialysis treatments. It has been acclaimed by the National Kidney Foundation’s CEO, Kevin Longino, “...

11/07/2019

Eating a low salt diet may be beneficial for patients with Hypertension. Hypertension increases your risk of a stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, and other health problems. As your nephrologist of the low sodium diet is right for you:

10/03/2019

ESRD patients oftentimes have many concerns regarding dialysis. Check out my website to learn more about common concerns about dialysis.

Home hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis are good options for busy schedules. If you prefer in center dialysis, 1st or 4th shifts are good options. Peritoneal dialysis will provide the best quality of life.

10/01/2019

Learn more about what kidney stones and how they form from my talk with Alkarma TV!

Live show on Alkarma tv Channel July 6, 2019 Host: Dr. Tamer Meshel Guest: Gaytri Gandotra-Manek, M.D. بث مباشر علي قناة الكرمة 6 يوليو 2019 المضيف: د. تامر ...

09/26/2019

Proteinuria is a condition is typically caused by issues with the kidneys (the body’s natural filters). Learn more about what proteinuria can do to your health in my blog post below!

Frothy urine and swollen hands/feet are symptoms of too much protein in your urine. Proteinuria occurs when your kidneys cannot filter protein properly.

09/24/2019

GFR stands for Glomerular Filtration Rate and it gives us a rough idea of the number of functioning nephrons. It tells us how well your kidneys are working. Visit my website to learn more about what your GFR means!

GFR stands for Glomerular Filtration Rate and it gives us a rough idea of the number of functioning nephrons. It tells us how well your kidneys are working. The normal GFR is 90-120 mL/min (180 L/day), and is higher in men than women. It varies depending upon age, s*x, and muscle mass of an individu...

09/18/2019

Kidney research is leading to cutting edge new technology, which could end the need for dialysis. Check out the article below to learn more about how researchers are working on the world's first bionic kidney!

Scientists in the USA have now developed the world’s first bionic kidney that is all set to end dialysis in two years.