Kidney Conversations with ReMend is a candid, educational, live webinar discussion about all things kidney-related. Each month, expert guests are featured along with ReMend Mentors who share their stories and answer your questions live. The October discussion...
Balboa Nephrology is pleased to partner with the American Kidney Fund (AKF) in support of their Kidney Health Coach (KHC) program. KHC is a free, virtual health education program that provides health professionals and lay audiences with the knowledge and tools to...
World Mental Health Day is Monday, October 10, 2022 and is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global...
Patient-centered research in nephrology is becoming more common as researchers look for meaningful outcomes that can be used to gauge progress. Balboa Research is a strategic Study Management Organization that collaborates early on cutting edge-therapeutics with...
There are a lot of misconceptions about a plant-based diet and if it can be beneficial for people on a renal diet. For example, some may think a plant-based diet can be expensive or that there aren't enough plant-based eating options. But is there any evidence that...
Check out a new video featuring ReMend Mentors sharing their kidney journey stories with Balboa Nephrology. What is ReMend? Renal Empowered Mentors for Education in Nephrology & Dialysis is a group of volunteers who have experienced kidney disease as patients...
Is a clinical trial right for you? What is a clinical trial, anyway? Recently, our very own Dr. Berenji participated in a webinar called Kidney Conversations with ReMend. It was an informative conversation about the importance of active patient engagement in all...
We're about to enter the hottest months of the year, so staying hydrated is critical. Dehydration can harm your kidneys and it's vital to know the warning symptoms. It's important to do all you can to slow down the damage to your kidneys and keep your kidneys...
How did you sleep last night? People with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease are more likely to experience sleep disturbances. If you're a person with CKD, what can you do to get a good night's sleep? You may find your mind racing and your body...
National High Potassium Awareness Day is May 1st. It's important for people living with kidney disease to learn about potassium and to be aware of how much potassium they consume. If you have kidney disease, you are at risk for high potassium because your kidneys...
