By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor When it comes to managing your CKD, there are so many things to keep in mind! Protein, phosphorus, potassium, and so much more. It can be overwhelming to take steps to eat a more kidney-friendly diet. One thing that can be a great first step in healthily managing …
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By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor In honor of American Heart Month, it’s important to discuss the connection between heart health and chronic kidney disease. When managing CKD/chronic kidney disease, medications and lifestyle, and diet changes can help keep the kidneys protected. Another important topic to keep in mind is heart health. Heart health …
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By: Alicia McAuliffe-Fogarty, Ph.D., Vice President of Research and Client Success at PatientsLikeMe Transplant surgeries have come a long way over the years, but unfortunately, there are still many risks involved with these life-saving procedures. It is normal for patients and family members to feel a range of emotions during the transplant journey – from …
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Since the emergence of COVID-19 in 2020, the traditional flu has not been top of mind for most people, but it has not disappeared. As we head into the fall and winter, we wanted to see how people were preparing for this year’s flu season. Are they doing anything differently from years past based on …
June, the Alzheimer’s Association boosts awareness of brain health during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, shining a light on Alzheimer’s disease and other devastating dementias that affect more than 55 million people worldwide. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s is growing — and growing fast.” In fact, more than 6.5 million Americans …
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Recently, PatientsLikeMe’s Associate Director of Community Management, Brad Hornback, sat down with Dr. Eric Topol (Founder & Director at Scripps Research Translational Institute) and Christine Von Raesefeld (Patient Advocate) to discuss the topic of genomics and medicine, including how genomic data can affect the healthcare journey and how individuals may receive their own DNA results …
Meet TrixieSwizzle, PatientsLikeMe member since 2017. TrixieSwizzle has been managing her Major Depressive Disorder for as long as she can remember. She has also been living with HIV since 2002. She believes strongly in the power of sharing your story as a form of therapy and is an open book about her condition. “I have …
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Finding accurate and reliable health information has become more confusing for patients than ever before. By examining where patients are getting their information — for example, from trained healthcare professionals or their peers — and their ability to determine the most reliable sources can help the industry and patients better understand the importance of providing …
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Meet Dave (@SlowDave) Dave, a retired attorney, and avid mountain biker was riding in the car with his wife when he felt very dizzy, asked her to pull over, and collapsed on the side of the road in 2005. This incident sparked many subsequent trips to the emergency room and meetings with neurologists and other …
Everyone needs it, but sometimes the hardest thing to do is to ask for help. Opening yourself up to feeling vulnerable, especially when you are already feeling compromised by your condition, can be challenging. It is important to remember; you do not have to shoulder it alone. Your chronic health condition may force your hand …
