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April is National Donate Life Month, and during this time, we focus on raising awareness about transplantation and donation honor the people who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Tune in for this special episode today for an update on the latest in transplant medicine. Transplantation is the best method of treatment for many people with end stage kidney disease, when available and accessible. As a company, we prioritize expanding access to kidney transplantation and work to reduce the challenges facing patients as they work towards getting transplanted.
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info_outlineLow levels of albumin have been associated with increased mortality in patients on dialysis according to many studies. A type of protein made by the liver, albumin keeps fluid from leaking out of blood vessels while nourishing tissues and transporting hormones, vitamins, drugs, and substances like calcium throughout the body. Dr. Kam Kalantar, an expert in kidney diseases and epidemiology, joins Field Notes to explain the importance of managing albumin in patients with chronic kidney disease.