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August 14, 2009

N is for noodles: A kidney-friendly staple

noodles backgroundWhat kind of noodles do you eat? Growing up my family ate egg noodles and spaghetti.  As an adult, I’ve discovered a whole world of noodles from around the world. A basic noodle recipe calls for flour, water, egg and salt.

Types of flour used in noodles include wheat flour, (white or whole wheat) rice flour and buckwheat. Some noodles are made with Read more…

August 7, 2009

Renagel® phosphorus binder for dialysis patients replaced by newer version of the drug

The pharmaceutical company Genzyme announced Renagel®, a phosphate binding medication widely used throughout the US, will no longer be distributed in the US after September 30th.  A newer binder called Renvela® will replace Renagel®.  One advantage of the newer drug is Read more…

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