By Miriam Lippel Blum
Here are the CKD related blogs updated since my last report on 2/7. 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 thinks that TV's best portrayal of a dialyzor was seen this week on the new CBS show Undercover Boss; UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown endorses wider use of home hemodialysis and NxStage is ready to answer the need; Bill will be live blogging the 2010 Annual Dialysis Conference in Seattle, Mar. 6 - 9, he is most looking forward to attending the session entitled: Challenges to and Defenses of Kjellstrand’s Keynote Address at the 2009 ADC: Clinical Observations vs. Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) in Dialysis Research; Bill questions whether gender should be a criterion for a case-mix adjuster in the PPS bundle.
- Kamal Shah's Blog Kamal points out that since doctors don't have enough time to analyze complex medical problems, one must be proactive in regard to one's health and educate oneself as much as possible; he is looking for a better RSS feed program with which to follow his blogs.
- Toastiest Toastie posts his favorite Super Bowl ad -- the one with Betty White; he installed a SuperClock on his website.
- Hasten down the wire Michael explains the Buddhist concept of "Maitreya" and thinks that Raj Patel, author of The Value of Nothing, might be it.
- Paddling on Dialysis for Kidney Health Erich has a joyful moment running with his five-year old daughter and his dog.
- The inner game of PKD Richie writes about how having PKD can be a source of appreciation, even joy.
- Transplant, Tantrums, & Tiaras Holly wants ideas how to improve Donor Day.
- On the Road to a Lupus Cure Steps to take when a family member is diagnosed with lupus; an article on lupus and "The Dating Game."
- I Am. Are you? Donate Life Illinois has a special online Valentine's Day event for Illinois residents.
- The Ins and Outs of Dialysis John and Gayle enjoyed having their three-year old granddaughter at their home for a sleep over.
- Bud's Ramblings Bud listens to the wind chimes on his porch and shares a sweet poem about wind chimes.
- Linda Gromko MD kidneycare Linda and co-author Jane McClure will be presenting a session entitled "Arranging Your Life When Dialysis Comes Home" on Sunday, March 7 at the International Dialysis Conference March in Seattle.
- Precious Bodily Fluids posts an article he wrote about fructose.
- Renal Fellow Network reports that Jennifer Harman, world famous female professional poker player and transplant recipient, will be donating 1% of all profits to the NephCure Foundation that funds research for life-threatening kidney diseases; some information about endothelial dysfunction and its relation to nephrology, includes an electron micrograph image showing that the vascular endothelium is actually "hairy." (I never knew that, did you?); a post on Tamm-Horsfall Protein and kidney disease.
- Uremic Frost Simon
links to the six editorials in AJKD regarding the 2009 proposed PPS; North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is
receiving regular dialysis treatments and his CKD may be a consequence
of diabetes; the Fistula First Web site has added audio clips of blood flow through
arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) to help dialysis patients and staff learn
what to listen for when monitoring the health of vascular accesses (I listened to them and they're a great resource for new and veteran dialyzors alike.); a presentation by Dr Joel Topf on "Uric Acid, Fructose and Hypertension"; missed CBS's Undercover Boss but shares info about the dialyzor who appeared on the show; new research
shows low potassium levels produce an increased risk of death or
hospitalization in patients with heart failure and chronic kidney
disease.
- Pediatric Nephrology also has the story about UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown promising more home hemodialysis, as well as more chemotherapy and better nursing facilities for CKD5 patients and the elderly; wants to know what people are doing for World Kidney Day, Mar. 11; results of his poll question: Do you have dedicated pediatric hemodialysis services, not shared with adult colleagues? 52.4% respondents said not at all; a brief video of how to use the Baxter HomeChoice PD machine; some notes from an article on nephrocalcinosis in preterm infants; and some take home points from a review article on Familial Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Dialysis and Me Barry gets a call for a transplant but it ends up going to another person, he feels ambivalent and emotionally unprepared.
- ....And Bells on Her Toes Kelly posts photos of her little girls; after reading an article about an insurance company refusing to cover a person with a transplant for foreign travel, Kelly is disgusted with insurance companies.
- Unfiltered Hope Sara asks for prayers for the husband of a friend who is donating a kidney to a stranger, and starting a kidney donation chain. Here's a link to his blog if you want to read what he says about it: Zach's blog. (An amazing friend to have and person to know.); Sara reports that Zach's surgery went well and now there is another person with a working kidney and the donation chain will hopefully help many more. Click here for information on Alliance for Paired Donation.
- Kidney Community Emergency Response KCER volunteers and strategic planners include dozens of kidney-related companies, associations, and organizations who were able to contribute money, supplies, and volunteers to assist in the Haiti relief.
- Renal BizBlog Links to Dr. Linda Gromko's blog's series on Home Dialysis Caregiver Burnout.
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