Your Kidney Connection
Sleep vs. Depression
Did you know depression and sleep problems are closely linked? People with insomnia, may have a higher risk of developing depression than people who get a good night's sleep. We found a super cool resource if you're having trouble sleeping....
The Psychological Effects of Kidney Disease
In support of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Kidney Conversations with ReMend's discussion focused on the stressors people experience when diagnosed with kidney disease, including the financial burden, eating restrictions, and overall changes in one's...
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
Being diagnosed with kidney disease - also known as the "silent disease" - is overwhelming. At a certain stage of kidney disease, it is common for patients to consider dialysis and transplantation - a complete lifestyle change that can be extremely stressful and...
Innovation In Transplantion
Balboa Nephrology continues to focus on the importance of patient education in kidney care - including this video with Dr. Bijal Patel, President of Balboa Nephrology highlighting innovation in transplantation. Check out more kidney care videos on Balboa...
Living Kidney Donors Share Their Stories
National Donate Life Month, observed each April, raises awareness about organ donation, encourages people to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors, and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Our friends at ReMend will open the...
Who Are Living Donors?
In this video in honor of National Donate Life Month, Dr. Bijal Patel, President - Balboa Nephrology discusses how living donation can help a patient avoid being on dialysis or minimize the time being on dialysis. Watch the video by clicking...
A Proclamation on National Donate Life Month
"More than 400,000 Americans in every corner of our country are alive today thanks to the tremendous generosity and courage of organ donors. During National Donate Life Month, we honor donors and their families who have turned pain into purpose by sharing the gift...
Celebrating Balboa Nephrology Physicians
National Physicians Week/Day honors those who devote their lives to the practice of medicine and to celebrate physicians' contributions to individual lives and communities. We'd like to send out some extra love to our hard-working colleagues at Balboa Nephrology...
