By UKRO Board Member, Dr. Oliver Brooks We look to February 14th, Valentine’s Day, as a time to celebrate love, with the symbol of love being the heart. This symbol stems from the lore that the emotional, feeling aspect of being human has its seat in the heart, just as the resting place for intellect … Continue reading The Kidney-Heart Connection
Celebrities with Kidney Disease
It’s important for people suffering from kidney disease to know they’re not alone. Here’s a list of today’s celebrities and athletes who have suffered from kidney disease. Peter Burns, singer for the band, Dead or Alive, acute kidney failure caused by several kidney stones Nick Cannon, singer, actor, suffers from lupus nephritis Grizzwald Chapman, actor … Continue reading Celebrities with Kidney Disease
Can You Name the Famous People Who Have Died of Kidney Disease?
Some of our favorite actors, composers, writers, musicians, and athletes have died from kidney disease—many of them, far too soon. The story of Mozart’s death is a fascinating medical mystery, explored in our recent blog post. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composer, died 1791 most likely from kidney failure Emily Dickinson, poet, died 1886 of Bright’s disease … Continue reading Can You Name the Famous People Who Have Died of Kidney Disease?