Our thoughts are with our beloved LA community as we grieve the unfathomable loss brought on by the many wildfires in our area. But even in these difficult times, our fight against kidney disease goes on. As the threat of smoke and toxins continues, we have asked our board member, Dr. Richard Glassock, one of … Continue reading A Note on the LA Wildfires
Air Pollution Associated with Higher Rates of Chronic Kidney Disease
A new study from University of Michigan reveals an association between air pollution and higher rates of chronic kidney disease. Using 2010 Medicare data from 1.1 million people, the researchers examined CKD prevalence by county and found greater incidence of the disease even with relatively low pollution levels in the range of 8.4 micrograms per … Continue reading Air Pollution Associated with Higher Rates of Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Damage in First Responders Linked to 9/11
Researchers from Mt. Sinai Hospital have linked kidney damage in 9/11 first responders to inhalation of high levels of particulate matter, including cement dust, smoke, glass fibers and heavy metals at Ground Zero. Exposure to these toxins has already been linked to lung and heart issues in this patient group, and first responders and their … Continue reading Kidney Damage in First Responders Linked to 9/11