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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 4h

On Karwa Chauth, man's kidney saves wife | Noida News - The Times of India - goo.gl/alerts/7MR51N #GoogleAlerts

On Karwa Chauth, man’s kidney saves wife | Noida News - The Times of India

Noida: A 50-year-old man, Pawan Rawat, donated a kidney to his wife, Manisha Rawat, at a private hospital in the city. The life-saving surgery coincid.

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 4h

Stressors damage kidneys by mutating mitochondrial DNA - goo.gl/alerts/iQAhC5 #GoogleAlerts

Stressors damage kidneys by mutating mitochondrial DNA

Kidney damage that seemingly heals appears to mutate the DNA in the mitochondria of kidney cells, making the organ less resilient to future stressors and reducing its function over time, a study led b...

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 5h

Paediatric Palliative Care: A Father's Perspective - eHospice - goo.gl/alerts/KAjUQc #GoogleAlerts

Paediatric Palliative Care: A Father’s Perspective

By: Eddie Day, Parent Champion, on behalf of Courageous Parents Network. When my daughter was diagnosed with a rare and life-limiting con

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 5h

VA puts veterans like me last. California law will ensure we're left behind. | Opinion - goo.gl/alerts/vvN7m9 #GoogleAlerts

VA puts veterans like me last. California law will ensure we're left behind. | Opinion

If California bans Veterans Guardian and companies like them, many veterans will be left with no allies to navigate a system that puts them last.

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 5h

Jets legend Nick Mangold announces he needs kidney transplant: 'Looking forward to better days' - goo.gl/alerts/QYMb8q #GoogleAlerts

Jets legend Nick Mangold announces he needs kidney transplant: 'Looking forward to better days'

Nick Mangold announced on social media that he is seeking a kidney donor, saying he was diagnosed with a genetic defect "that has led to chronic kidney disease."

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 5h

Top gastroenterologist recommends this liver-loving matcha chia pudding recipe - goo.gl/alerts/vL7LsP #GoogleAlerts

Top gastroenterologist recommends this liver-loving matcha chia pudding recipe | - The Times of India

AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi shared a liver-friendly matcha chia pudding recipe on Instagram. This pudding combines antioxidant-

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 10h

Effective #kidneydisease research needs data and patients can help. Join the KidneyCARE™ Study to contribute to research that could help all people with kidney disease. Join today at kidneycarestudy.org

Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 10h

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 11h

As vaccines face mounting skepticism, we are here to cut through the noise and lay out the facts as to why staying up-to-date on vaccinations is especially important for kidney patients.https://bit.ly/3IVbCE7

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 11h

As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has entered a shutdown. If you're living with kidney disease or receiving dialysis treatments, you're probably wondering how this affects your care. Here's what you need to know. www.kidney.org/news-stories...

2025 Government Shutdown: What Kidney Patients Need to Know

The 2025 government shutdown won’t stop your dialysis or Medicare coverage. But some services may be delayed. Learn what kidney patients need to know.

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 12h

Did you know that a medication for diabetes may also help protect your kidneys? GLP-1 medications, known for helping with weight loss, offer surprising benefits for people with kidney disease. www.kidney.org/news-stories...

What to Know about GLP-1 Medications If You Have Kidney Disease

Learn how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Trulicity can support weight loss, diabetes management, and kidney health.

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 13h

Did You Miss The Broadcast With FATHER BOB COLEMAN, SUZANNE RUFF'S Cousin, Catholic Priest, PKD Patient, 4 of 8 siblings have PKD, 10 Year Dialysis Patient, Opted out of a Kidney Transplant & Dialysis Traveler? Catch The Instant Replay Here! PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE!
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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 13h

Five major broadcast news networks announce they will not sign the Pentagon’s new press policy, joining several other media organizations that have objected to a set of rules that many journalists consider restrictive. nbcnews.to/4nO7pB4

Five major broadcast networks say they will not sign new Pentagon press policy

The new policy says reporters could have their press passes revoked if they publish information that has not been authorized for release by the Pentagon.

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 15h

Tune in Friday, October 17th at 7pmCST for a live broadcast with James Myers & JEAN SOMMER, PKD PATIENT/ADVOCATE, KIDNEY & LIVER TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT, St. Louis PKD Walk Ambassador & Liaison to SLUC of Excellence (COE) & the COE PAP. Join us
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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 16h

It is impossible to know how many people left the U.S. voluntarily since President Trump took office in January because many leave without telling authorities. But Trump and his allies are counting on "self-deportation," the idea that life can be made unbearable enough to leave
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Immigrants held in custody, denied bond are losing hope and are self-deporting

A longtime farmworker and grandfather with no criminal record was picked up by ICE and sent to a detention center so he asked to leave, with cases like his accelerating since July.

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 1d

5 everyday foods that can help detox kidneys and keep them healthy - Times of India - goo.gl/alerts/dDjBGW #GoogleAlerts

5 everyday foods that can help detox kidneys and keep them healthy

Our kidneys perform one of the most important functions of the body, that is to filter blood, to remove all waste and toxins from the body, and maintain fluid and mineral balance. With abuse, alcohol,...

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 1d

Successful twin pregnancy in a patient with lupus erythematosus on hemodialysis - BMC Nephrolog - goo.gl/alerts/4s6R1b #GoogleAlerts

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 1d

The four risk factors that lead to 99% of heart attacks, study says - MARCA - goo.gl/alerts/fZBCLN #GoogleAlerts

The four risk factors that lead to 99% of heart attacks, study says

Researchers estimate that around 85% of all cardiovascular disease-related deaths are due to heart attacks and strokes, and more than 64 million people worldwide are affected by he

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 1d

Kidney Organoids Offer Platform for APOL1 Drug Discovery - Medscape - goo.gl/alerts/pww1gN #GoogleAlerts

Kidney Organoids Offer Platform for APOL1 Drug Discovery

The development of patient-specific kidney organoids may provide a pathway to more personalized modelling to test genetic corrections and therapeutic targets for kidney disease.

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 1d

Kidney Organoids Offer Platform for APOL1 Drug Discovery - Medscape - goo.gl/alerts/pww1gN #GoogleAlerts

Kidney Organoids Offer Platform for APOL1 Drug Discovery

The development of patient-specific kidney organoids may provide a pathway to more personalized modelling to test genetic corrections and therapeutic targets for kidney disease.

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 1d

7 Reasons You Might Want to Stop Taking Sleep Medication - MSN - goo.gl/alerts/TWKkMd #GoogleAlerts

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 1d

An atypical case of ARPKD highlights the utility and challenges of implementing genetic ... - F - goo.gl/alerts/rLgSht #GoogleAlerts

Frontiers | An atypical case of ARPKD highlights the utility and challenges of implementing genetic testing in cystic kidney disease

Background: Biallelic pathogenic variants in PKHD1 cause a highly heterogenous disease typically involving the kidneys and liver. Many variants in this gene ...

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 1d

Woman, 53, becomes UK's longest survivor of heart and lung transplant - The Guardian - goo.gl/alerts/WL7zzQ #GoogleAlerts

Woman, 53, becomes UK’s longest survivor of heart and lung transplant

Katie Mitchell had procedure at 15 after being diagnosed with Eisenmenger syndrome, a rare congenital disease

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 1d

Scientists found a smarter Mediterranean diet that cuts diabetes risk by 31% | ScienceDaily - goo.gl/alerts/vtY16H #GoogleAlerts

Scientists found a smarter Mediterranean diet that cuts diabetes risk by 31%

Spanish researchers found that combining a calorie-reduced Mediterranean diet with exercise and professional support cut type 2 diabetes risk by 31%. Participants also lost weight and reduced waist si...

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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 1d

Associations between comprehensive dietary composition and kidney stone risk - Frontiers - goo.gl/alerts/5sDjt4 #GoogleAlerts

Frontiers | Associations between comprehensive dietary composition and kidney stone risk: insights from a nationally representative survey

Background: This study aimed to identify key dietary components exhibiting significant associations with risk of kidney stone (KS). Methods: This is a cross-...

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