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AAKP News of the Month: Nominate a Physician for the Medal of Excellence!
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. |
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| Recipe of the Month: Cajun Oven Fried Chicken |
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 Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- cooking spray
- 1/3 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash extra spicy herb seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- water to moisten chicken
- 1 pound skinless chicken breasts cut into 4 servings
Preparation:
- Spray a nonstick baking pan with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix bread crumbs, Mrs. Dash herb seasoning, cumin, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Dip chicken in water to moisten and then into bread crumb mixture. Press crumbs to adhere to chicken.
- Place chicken on a baking pan and pat on any remaining crumbs.
- Bake at 350 F until thoroughly cooked, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrient Analysis: Calories: 157; Fat: 3g; Protein: 23g; Phosphorus: 180mg; Potassium: 224mg; Sodium: 233mg
Renal and Renal Diabetic Exchanges: Three meat, one-half starch
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| New Phosphate Binders on the Horizon |
Hyperphosphatemia (high phosphorus level) is common among end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Dietary restriction and removal by dialysis are usually ineffective in controlling phosphorus levels, so ESRD patients are often prescribed phosphate binders. Current phosphate binders are effective but can have adverse effects, are expensive, and require patients to take many pills. For these reasons, noncompliance with phosphate binder therapy is a problem among ESRD patients.
Efforts are under way to develop new phosphate binders. These include exchange resins, iron-based binders, magnesium binders, and nicotinic acid derivatives. These new treatments are being evaluated and when approved, they will give patients a wider range of phosphate binders to chose from. |
| High-Salt Diet Dampens Effects of Blood Pressure Drugs |
 A new study found a high-salt diet can reduce the effectiveness of blood pressure medications. Patients on a low-salt diet had a drop of 22.7 points in systolic blood pressure and 9.1 points in diastolic blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for kidney disease, heart attack, stroke and other problems. Heavy salt intake contributes to the problem. Doctors recommend eating fresh foods, avoiding processed foods, which are high in salt, and following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which is low in salt and fat and high in fiber. |
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AAKP Hosts Kidney Beginnings: Live in St. Louis, MO and West Palm Beach, FL |
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 Join AAKP in St. Louis, MO, November 7 and West Palm Beach, FL, November 15 for Kidney Beginnings: Live. Kidney Beginnings: Live is a FREE program designed to teach individuals recently diagnosed or at risk for developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) about the disease and its treatment options.
Topics include:
- what the kidneys are and how to care for them;
- managing conditions that may lead to CKD, including diabetes and hypertension;
- side effects and challenges of CKD;
- diet management;
- and much more!
To register for an event, please visit the AAKP Web site or call (800) 749-2257. |
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Improved Nutrition After Switching to Nocturnal Home Hemodialysis |
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 Researchers found switching patients to nocturnal home hemodialysis treatments had a positive effect on their nutritional state. Patients could drink more fluids, and their appetite and energy level improved. Protein, serum phosphate, calcium and potassium intake increased, and lab results were excellent without the need for phosphate binders. The results appear in the Journal of Renal Nutrition.
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| Get a Head Start on Your Holiday Shopping and Support AAKP |
 Donating to AAKP has never been easier! GoodShop will donate up to 37 percent of your purchases from over 1,300 online stores to the charity of your choice. It takes just a few seconds to go to www.goodshop.com, select your charity, and then click through to your favorite store and shop as usual. You pay the same price you normally would, but a donation goes to help AAKP!
Please keep AAKP in mind this holiday season! |
| Tip of the Month: Reducing Your Sodium Intake |
 In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), excess salt and fluid can build up in the body. This can cause swollen ankles, puffiness, a rise in blood pressure and shortness of breath. Here are some tips on how to reduce the amount of salt in your diet:
- Use fresh garlic, fresh onion, black pepper or vinegar to season foods.
- Limit use of processed foods.
- When eating out, ask for sauce or gravy on the side. These are usually high in sodium.
- Read food labels and know how much sodium you are allowed per day.
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