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| AAKP News of the Month: Join Us for Kidney Beginnings: Live!
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Join us in Houston, TX, October 3 and St. Louis, MO, November 7 for Kidney Beginnings: Live!
Kidney Beginnings: Live is a FREE educational program designed to educate individuals about the basics of kidney disease and proper kidney care. Programs last approximately three hours and feature presentations by health care professionals. Topics include what the kidneys are and how they function, managing conditions that lead to CKD, side effects and challenges CKD patients face, diet management and much more!
For more information about or to register for Kidney Beginnings: Live, please visit the AAKP Web site or call (800) 749-AAKP. |
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| Kidney Disease Linked to Depression, Even in Early Stages |
 A study in the American Journal of Kidney Disease found 20 percent of patients with early stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) also suffered from depression. Researchers found the prevalence of major depressive episodes in CKD patients is greater than those reported for patients with other chronic diseases. Contributing factors were unemployment, psychiatric illness and diabetes. For more information on managing depression, download AAKP's Understanding Depression in Kidney Disease brochure or order it by calling (800) 749-AAKP. |
| Call for Medal of Excellence Nominations |
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 AAKP is now accepting nominations for the 2010 AAKP Medal of Excellence Award. This prestigious award recognizes a nephrologist who has made significant advancements and evolvements of direct patient care as well as enhanced the quality of life for kidney patients and their families.
The Award recipient is honored at the Medal of Excellence Award Dinner held Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, MD, in conjunction with the Renal Physician Association's Annual Meeting. Nominations must be postmarked by November 2, 2009.
Call AAKP at (800) 749-2257 or visit the AAKP Web site for more information. |
| 'Electronic Nose' Could Spot Kidney Disease |
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An 'electronic nose' that can sniff out chronic renal failure is being developed. The technology works by analyzing organic compounds in exhaled breath. Researchers hope the device will offer a noninvasive and inexpensive way to detect early stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). The next step is to distinguish between types of kidney disease and identify their stages. The findings were published in the journal ACS Nano. |
| Diabetes Risk May Be Increased By Insufficient Sleep |
 According to a study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism ( JCEM), short sleep times may contribute to the development of insulin resistance and reduced glucose tolerance, increasing the long-term risk of developing diabetes. Shorter sleep times, combined with physical inactivity and overeating, indicated a greater risk of developing diabetes. People who slept fewer than six hours each night were more likely to show changes in blood sugar levels than those who slept more than eight hours each night. |
| New Intravenous Iron Therapy Approved by FDA |
| The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved ferumoxytol, an intravenous iron therapy to treat iron deficiency in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) either on or off dialysis. Ferumoxytol differs from current intravenous iron therapies in that it can be administered to patients more quickly. Iron injections are given to patients with severe iron deficiency or those receiving erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs), but only a doctor can determine if they are right for you. |
| AAKP HealthLine Focuses on Anemia |
The upcoming AAKP HealthLine call, titled Anemia: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Options, takes place Wednesday, November 4, from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET. The call features the following information: 
- Definition of anemia;
- Understanding signs and symptoms of anemia as it relates to chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients;
- Review of lab tests that diagnose anemia in CKD;
- Available treatment options for anemia.
To register for this HealthLine call, please contact AAKP at (800) 749-2257 or register online. |
| Swine Flu: 10 Things You Need to Know |
Worried about the swine flu and what you should do to prepare? Here are a few facts and tips you should know.
- No cause for panic - the swine flu hasn't been much more threatening than the regular seasonal flu.
- Virus is tougher on some - children under 2, pregnant women and people with existing health problems, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), are more susceptible.
- Wash your hands often and long - the swine flu is spread through coughing and sneezing.
- Get the kids vaccinated - children under 2 and caregivers of young children should make sure to get vaccinated.
- Get your shots early - swine flu shots should be available by October.
- Immunity takes awhile - it takes about two weeks for the vaccine to take full effect.
- Vaccines are being tested for safety - the government and vaccine makers have begun testing the shot.
- Surrounded by the swine flu? - Stay away from public gathering places, wash your hands often and keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth.
- What if you get sick? - if you have existing health problems, call your doctor right away. Most people should just stay home and rest.
- Can't be caught from pork - swine flu is not spread by handling raw or cooked pork.
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| AAKP Partners with Macy's Shop For A Cause Event |
 Since 2006, Macy's Shop For A Cause event has partnered with non-profit organizations nationwide to raise more than $28 million for their ongoing charitable efforts. This is your chance to be part of this monumental event on Saturday, October 17, 2009.
Shop For A Cause gives you the opportunity to help AAKP by purchasing a $5 Shopping Pass* for exclusive savings and special offers in every Macy's store on Saturday, October 17th. As a participating charity, AAKP keeps 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of each pass. Plus, you can enter to win a $500 Macy's Gift Card!
Come together with Macy's and AAKP while you enjoy a day of shopping and great savings. You'll be helping kidney patients at the same time.
*Some exclusions apply. Shopping passes are available for purchase through October 8th. For more information or to order a shopping pass, call (800) 749-2257 or visit the AAKP Web site. | |
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