By Miriam Lippel Blum
Here are the CKD related blogs updated since my last report on 12/24. If you have or know of a blog that should be on the list let Bill know. Comments in parentheses are my reactions or opinions.
- Dialysis from the sharp end of the needle Bill posts a graphic from National Geographic's blog that shows how the US compares to the other developed nations in terms of dollars spent and life expectancy...the US spends more than twice the average yet is below the average for life expectancy. Bill thinks the US healthcare system is perverse. (I agree with you.)
- Toastiest Toastie rates the movie "500 Days of Summer" -- it made him feel terrible and he hated it.
- Birdman Sparrow posts a silly (and slightly deranged) animated Christmas video; his wife saved his life when he was unconscious from low blood sugar.
- The Life of a 20-Something With Lupus A stranger tries to enter Flo's hotel room, all is later resolved (it was the manager) and she goes shopping by the beach; had a great time at Disney World and Epcot Center, has dialysis at 7AM tomorrow morning.
- Jack's Kidney Adventure Jack gets some sort of flu and has to go to the ER to make sure his new transplanted kidney is okay, it is and he recovers in a couple of days; enjoys time at a B&B in Columbus.
- Transplant, Tantrums, & Tiaras has a photo of Holly sporting a winning smile in her Santa hat.
- Linda Gromko MD kidneycare Linda and Steve love movies. went to see Invictus and found inspiration in the same poem that helped Nelson Mandela persevere despite adversity.
- Renal Fellow Network discusses the association between phenytoin and hypocalcemia.
- Uremic Frost Excerpts from an interview with DaVita's CEO Kent Thiry where he discusses his view on the current healthcare legislation and the company's explosive stock growth; because of patent infringements, the U.S. District Court in Boston issued a permanent injunction barring Roche from selling Mircera in the United States, but a licensing agreement with Amgen will allow it in mid-2014; a study shows that day napping and short night sleeping were found to be associated with a higher risk of the development of diabetes.
- UKidney posted a discussion of skin problems in chronic kidney disease; an argument as to why KT/V may not be the best measure of dialysis adequacy; researchers in Boston have identified the genetic cause of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis which mat eventually lead to treatment; a new study finds that the gap between supply and demand for donated kidneys for transplant is widening in Canada.
- Pediatric Nephrology has his Pediatric Grand Rounds with links to the articles highlighted from the last two weeks.
- Diario de diálisis Crónicas (en Español) Journal dialysis - Chronicles (Google translated from Spanish) In response to a commenter's accusation about improper care at a Fresenius unit in Argentina, Alejandro researches the matter and meets with Fresenius representatives at their Buenos Aires headquarters for an explanation.
- pkdmom2five has a wonderful Christmas, including tamales, a church service, family, football, and movies.
- Kidney Notes - Exploring the Intersection of Medicine and Technology has a link to an article that logged all the sleep interruptions experienced by a patient in the hospital during a 12-hour period; a link to an article with tips on how to get what you need from your doctor.
- ....And Bells on Her Toes describes how her young daughter wakes up the family in the morning.
- Jenna Franks Jenna was able to get home after 27 hours in 4 countries, as the snow in Europe created many delays. She and mom, Karol, had a great Christmas together.
- DailyHemo - Home Dialysis Advocates New Video: Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis in Chicago.
- Transplant Alliance Barb wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.
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