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The Rogosin Institute shares important information
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March is National Kidney
Month, a time to raise
awareness about this important
organ that’s instrumental
to our overall
health and well-being. Dr.
Gail Frumkin, Nephrologist
and Medical Director
of Quality Assurance
at The Rogosin Institute,
lends some insight.
Why are our kidneys important
and how do we take
care of them?
The kidneys control the
fluids and salt we take into
our bodies; they regulate
blood pressure; and they
filter toxins. The best way
to care for them is to eat a
healthy diet, drink plenty
of fluids, and monitor blood
pressure.
What is Chronic Kidney
Disease (CKD), and what
are the risk factors associated
with kidney disease?
Chronic Kidney disease
means there is already
some level of damage that
can progress over time.
This could result in kidney
failure, if left unchecked.
The biggest risk factor in
the U.S. is diabetes and
high blood pressure. Also:
excessive use of Advil and
Motrin.
What tests can be done
to indicate kidney problems
and what do these tests measure?
Simple blood tests performed
by a family physician
can measure kidney
function and show us
the state of hydration. If
the numbers are elevated
above normal, it means impairment.
Follow up with
a nephrologist, a kidney
doctor who is an expert in
these matters.
What is advanced kidney
disease, and end-stage kidney
disease?
Advanced-stage kidney
disease is when there is
less than 25% kidney function;
end-stage is when kidney
function drops below
10% and toxins levels rise
too high to support life;
requiring kidney replacement
or dialysis.
What is The Rogosin Institute,
and how can it help?
The Rogosin Institute
provides the highest quality
comprehensive care
for people with kidney disease,
using a multifaceted
integrative approach that
emphasizes education and
innovative treatment options.
We have the largest
home dialysis program offering
patients the best
quality of life. Our ten dialysis
centers are conveniently
located throughout
the NYC area. Our staff and
wellness ambassadors mentor
patients and help guide
them through all treatment
options to choose the one
that is best for them.
The Rogosin Institute
is dedicated to compassionate,
high quality, individualized,
care. We are
affiliated with New York-
Presbyterian, one of the nation’s
premier health care
systems.
Does Rogosin offer home
dialysis, and what are the
benefits of home dialysis?
We do, and home dialysis
is almost always gentler
on the body. It is an option
for patients suffering from
end-stage renal disease
who need dialysis. Patients
perform their own dialysis
from the comfort of home,
or while traveling, fitting it
into their schedules whenever
it works best for them.
Where is The Rogosin Institute
located, and do the
providers speak other languages?
We are located in Brooklyn,
Queens, Manhattan
and the Bronx. Our staff
speaks many languages,
including Russian, Spanish,
Chinese, and Korean.
How can we reach The
Rogosin Institute?
If you or someone you
care about has been diagnosed
with kidney disease
or has advancing kidney
disease, call The Rogosin
Institute at 888-ROGOSIN
(888-764-6746). You can also
make an appointment at
our website, www.Rogosin.
org.
for National Kidney Month
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