by AHF Team | May 17, 2019 | News
Many analgesic medicines (pain relievers) are available over the counter. These medicines are generally safe when taken as directed. However, their heavy or long-term use may harm the kidneys. Up to an estimated three to five percent of the new cases of chronic kidney...
by AHF Team | Mar 14, 2019 | News
Why should I be checked for kidney disease? Diabetes and high blood pressure can damage the kidneys and lead to kidney disease. You need to get checked for kidney disease if you have one of these conditions. Here are some other reasons to get checked: Early kidney...
by AHF Team | Mar 14, 2019 | News
Your kidneys help maintain your overall health including cleaning waste and extra fluid from your blood. Your kidneys also: Balance chemicals in your body Help control blood pressure Help keep your bones healthy Help make red blood cells Fifteen percent of Americans...
by AHF Team | Sep 16, 2016 | News
Your kidneys help maintain your overall health including cleaning waste and extra fluid from your blood. Your kidneys also: Balance chemicals in your body Help control blood pressure Help keep your bones healthy Help make red blood cells One in nine Americans have...
by AHF Team | Aug 24, 2016 | News
Dear Clients, For those of you living in Anchorage, courtesy of our partners at Alaska Kidney Patients’ Association (AKPA), now you have an opportunity to review your Alaska Health Fair blood test results with a medical professional at no cost if you have high blood...
