Phosphate binders are routinely prescribed to lower serum phosphorus in patients with CKD. But do they actually reduce total body phosphorus — or just shift
Author: Kelly Picard PhD RD
When I first started working as a dietitian, I frequently requested serum B12 levels and adjusted supplementation based on the results. But one thing I
One skill I’m developing in my practice is Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition (IDPN). So if you, like me, want to learn more about IDPN, this post
As part of a rigorous nutrition assessment, assessing muscle mass is increasingly recognized as an essential component. While dietitians have long relied on visual cues
A colleague recently sent me a paper that had her hemodialysis (HD) unit buzzing. It had everyone asking: Should all HD patients be recommended fish
After publishing my recent post on Estimating Phosphorus Additives, I received a lot of great feedback—especially from clinicians who said the method was clear and
Today’s paper is a deep look at the SEMALEAN study, which examined how semaglutide affects body composition, muscle function, and resting energy expenditure over 12
I was recently asked about hydrogen water and had to admit that I knew nothing about it. So today’s post is result of what I
This is Part 4 in my series on creatine supplements. Today, I focus on creatine supplementation in people receiving dialysis. For background on creatine basics,
This is Part 3 in my series on creatine supplements. Today’s post focuses on the relationship between creatine supplements and kidney health. For background information,