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AAKP My Health™ is a free, unique section of the AAKP website, www.aakp.org, that provides you with online tools to be the leader in your healthcare. With AAKP My Health™, you can:
· Track your lab results
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· List your healthcare team members
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| Protein Loss in the Urine Harmful for People with High Blood Pressure | Healthy people with high blood pressure who leak a slightly bigger amount of protein in the urine raise their risk of developing kidney and heart complications according to a study in the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). Kidney dysfunction, common in individuals with hypertension, can increase one's risk of developing heart problems and kidney failure. Therefore, doctors should strive to identify and treat the precursors of kidney dysfunction as a way to maintain hypertensive patients' heart and kidney health.
Research shows that diabetic patients with hypertension who leak slightly increased amounts of protein in the urine, a condition known as microalbuminuria, have a higher risk of developing heart and kidney problems, and researchers have wondered whether microalbuminuria may have similar effects in non-diabetic patients with hypertension. The researchers found that patients with microalbuminuria were 7.6 times as likely to develop chronic kidney disease and 2.1 times as likely to develop cardiovascular complications (such as heart disease or stroke) compared with individuals without microalbuminuria. |
| Order Your Artwork Greeting Cards! |
The results are in and AAKP is proud to announce the winners of the 2010 AAKP Artwork Contest. The winning entries can be found on the AAKP website. The three pieces of artwork are available as 4x6" all-occasion greeting cards. AAKP is taking pre-orders for these cards. The cards come in packs of 12 and are $20 per pack. To pre-order your greeting cards, call AAKP at (800) 749-2257 or visit www.aakp.org. |
| American Red Cross Launches Open Shelter Locator Map |
The American Red Cross (ARC) has launched their new online locator for open shelters. This is a Google map that is automatically updated every 30 minutes with open shelter locations and population information from ARC chapters around the country. This means you can search for the nearest open shelter at any time. ARC has thousands of possible shelter locations around the country and this map will now allow anyone to find shelters that are currently open because of an emergency situation. Visit the map at http://www.redcross.org/nss and save the website in your list of favorites! |
| Learn More About CKD at the Annual Convention |
 AAKP's 37th Annual Convention takes place Sept. 2 - 4, in Tampa, FL. The event features an educational track designed specifically for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Some topics include:
- What's On Your CKD Grocery Shopping List
- Coping with the CKD Diagnosis
- Controlling My Diabetes and High Blood Pressure for Better Health
For more information about registering for this 3-day event, please visit the AAKP website or call (800) 749-AAKP. |
| Vitamin-B Linked with Kidney Function Decline in CKD Patients |
Patients with diabetic nephropathy who received high dose B-vitamin therapy experienced a more rapid decline in kidney function and had a higher rate of heart attack and stroke than patients who received placebo, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Diabetic nephropathy typically affects the network of tiny blood vessels in the glomerulus. The glomerulus is a key structure in the kidney composed of capillary blood vessels, which is necessary for the filtration of the blood. Patients in the study received a single tablet of B vitamins containing folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, or a matching placebo. The primary outcome was a change in glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Researchers found participants assigned to the B-vitamin group had a greater decrease in GFR (and subsequently poorer kidney function) compared with the placebo group. Also, participants receiving B vitamins had a significantly greater number of cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke. |
| Kidney Beginnings: Live Heads to Atlanta |
 Kidney Beginnings: Live is heading to Atlanta, GA, June 12. Kidney Beginnings: Live is a FREE educational program designed to educate individuals about the basics of kidney disease and proper kidney care. Attendees receive complimentary educational materials, learn about kidney disease in a welcoming atmosphere and have the opportunity to have questions answered by local health care professionals.
Please continue to check the AAKP website for more upcoming locations and dates. |
| Alport Syndrome Foundation Hosts a Symposium for Physicians, Researchers and Families | | The Alport Syndrome Foundation will be sponsoring its first symposium in association with the International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) Congress. The one-day Symposium is free of charge and will take place on August 28, 2010 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the New York Hilton Hotel in New York City. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with AS physicians and researchers from around the world and hear the most recent updates on ongoing research. Visit www.alportsyndrome.org to register, get information on traveling to the symposium and for a description of the program content. |
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