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The thought of dialysis brings in anxiety to many minds even if their doctor would have told them about it well in advance. Dialysis brings in a sense of hope for life, along with many fears attached. The thought of life taking a complete U turn is enough for the devastating feeling. Thoughts of uncertainty… Continue reading Better Living on Dialysis- “Create Positive Thoughts for Quality Life on Dialysis”

We are thrilled to be part of Aashayein 2013 at Delhi this November 10th. The free one day exclusive fun-cum-education event for all dialysis patients in the Delhi/NCR region is being held at Radha Palace near Karkardooma Court in Delhi. The event will start at 9 a.m. Top nephrologists, transplant specialists, dieticians and vascular surgeons… Continue reading Announcing Aashayein 2013@Delhi

An arteriovenous fistula is the gold standard among all types of accesses for hemodialysis. It basically involves ‘joining’ an artery and a vein so that the vein is capable of carrying blood at pressures high enough to allow dialysis. The whole trouble with fistulas is that there are a limited number of sites in the… Continue reading A Good Fistula Plan is Important

At NephroPlus, we strongly believe that people on dialysis can have a life that is very close to normal. Travel is something that gives a refreshing change from the dreary routine we get used to in our lives. Very often, people on dialysis hesitate before embarking on a trip due to the enormous hassles involved.… Continue reading Introducing Holiday Dialysis!

By Akhila Gullapuram MS,RD Feelings of fear, shock, and uncertainty can be common after receiving life-altering news of a diagnosis of kidney failure.  Expressing fear, anger and sadness can be normal during this time. Allow yourself some time to process what you have been told and to adjust to new happenings in your life. Expressing… Continue reading Great Helpers to Adjust to New Diet Pattern

World Kidney Day is on 14th March 2013! On this occasion, let us all take a pledge to take small, simple steps to protect our kidneys. It really isn’t that difficult. The trouble is it is really important. Here are some simple things you can do to protect your kidneys: – Keep your blood sugar… Continue reading Have a Heart For Your Kidneys!

By Akhila G., M.S., R. D. Chief dietician, NephroPlus To be happy is what is longed by everyone, whether on dialysis or not on dialysis. Once I read from a book that for any one, their thoughts form their world! “What you focus in your life grows and what you think about expands and what… Continue reading To be Happy – Better Living on Dialysis

Many dialysis patients wonder why they are going for dialysis? They keep going again and again for this painful, frustrating process and they do not feel much better. Why then, they would argue, must they continue the treatment at all? This is sad. Dialysis is a therapy that can genuinely make the patient feel better.… Continue reading Are You Getting ‘Adequate’ Dialysis?

By Akhila Gullapuram MS, RD Every time I enter a dialysis unit, I first remind myself that the issues I’d like to address with my guests today may not be their agenda too. I often find myself facing questions from the guests which were left unanswered regarding the symptoms they might be experiencing at that… Continue reading Nutrition and Anemia Management in Dialysis

Aashayein, the day long fun and educational, free event for dialysis patients is going to be held in Bangalore! Its on Sunday, December 2nd at Hotel Fern Citadel near Anand Rao Circle from 9 a.m. Aashayein is a great event for dialysis patients. There have been two events organized in Hyderabad so far and patients… Continue reading Try Not to Give More Than a One Day Gap Between Dialysis Sessions