As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), I had the pleasure of working with people on dialysis for many years. During this time, I witnessed many success stories for my patients on hemodialysis (HD) with intradialytic parenteral nutrition (IDPN). However, it was not until I began working with Patient Care America, where I collaborate with [...]
Every patient in the healthcare system is part of a team, whether they know it or not. Behind the scenes of every appointment or clinic visit is a world of conversation and collaboration intended to support better health outcomes. Dietitians and nurses serve as critical components of many such interdisciplinary teams (IDT). In dialysis, [...]
Combining Resources to Create the Premier, Patient-Focused Renal Solutions Provider POMPANO BEACH, FL and NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 — Patient Care America (“PCA”) announces that it recently completed the acquisition of Lyfebulb Holdings Inc., (“Lyfebulb”) an online digital platform that empowers people living with chronic illnesses to thrive through education, innovation, and connectivity. [...]
How many times have you witnessed unintentional weight loss in your dialysis patients? Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence that is frequently overlooked and undertreated, especially in patients who are considered obese. I can’t tell you how many times, when I was working in dialysis clinics, nephrologists or mid-level providers discounted unintentional weight loss [...]
Drawing on my own experience as a registered dietitian (RD), I found counseling patients on weight loss to be difficult. As a clinician, I understand that weight loss may be necessary for patients who need to: Qualify for transplant Improve diabetes and cardiovascular health Improve overall quality of life Yet many patients struggle to [...]
During cold and flu season there are a few things that come to mind to protect ourselves from bacteria and viruses. Things like vaccines, regular handwashing, masking in public spaces, and maybe reaching for the echinacea or elderberry. But to boost our immune systems, sometimes we need to think small, or micro. Micronutrients are [...]
Since the late 1980’s a new concept termed patient centered care emerged and has changed the way that patients are treated surrounding their healthcare, now prioritizing the patient’s individual needs, preferences, and values when making medical decisions and delivering treatment. Patient centered care encourages the collaboration and partnered decision-making between the medical care team [...]
Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents and Intra-Dialytic Parenteral Nutrition: A Lifeline for Dialysis Patients Living with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and undergoing regular hemodialysis (HD) treatments can be a challenging and life-altering experience. Dialysis patients often face complications related to anemia and malnutrition, which can significantly affect their quality of life. In fact, one in seven people [...]
My name is Heidi Wisnioski and I’m here to share that even as a dietitian going on 13 years of practice, I don’t think I ever truly understood how important it was to keep your gut healthy until I started struggling with my own autoimmune issues. Sure, I knew how to eat healthy, but [...]
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of both chronic kidney disease (CKD) and gastroparesis. As a result, it is not uncommon for dialysis dietitians to come across a patient with diabetic gastroparesis who has a complicated medical picture and is at high risk for malnutrition and poor glycemic control. Read on to learn [...]
