Patient education
Kidney Health
Guides on kidney health from the Remix Medical care team.
Kidneys 101
An overview of how your kidneys work — what they do, where they sit, and why they matter for nearly every system in your body.
ReadKidney Diseases Overview
A plain-language overview of the main kidney diseases — chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, kidney stones, and glomerulonephritis.
ReadKidney Health & Wellness
Practical lifestyle approaches to protect kidney health — diet, hydration, exercise, blood pressure control, and which medications to avoid.
ReadDialysis
Dialysis replaces some kidney function when the kidneys can no longer filter blood adequately. Two main types: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
ReadKidney Transplantation
Kidney transplantation replaces failed kidneys with a healthy donor kidney — the optimal long-term treatment for end-stage renal disease.
ReadKidney Medications Overview
An overview of medications commonly prescribed in kidney disease — what they do, when they are prescribed, and what to expect.
ReadACE Inhibitors and ARBs
ACE inhibitors and ARBs are first-line medications for high blood pressure and protect kidney function in patients with diabetes or proteinuria.
ReadSGLT2 Inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors are medications originally developed for diabetes that also protect kidney and heart function — a major advance in CKD care.
ReadPhosphorus Binders
Phosphorus binders help patients with advanced kidney disease control phosphate levels in the blood, which protects bones and blood vessels.
ReadNSAIDs and Your Kidneys
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and naproxen can damage the kidneys — especially in patients with kidney disease, hypertension, or heart failure.
ReadGout Medications and Kidney Disease
Gout is common in patients with kidney disease, and several gout medications require dose adjustment for kidney function — some are unsafe.
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