Kidney Foundation of Canada

Sugary Drinks May Increase Risk of Kidney Stones

In a recently published study in the Clinical Journal of American Society of Nephrology (CJASN), Dr. Gary Curhan reported that people who consumed one or more servings of sugar-sweetened, non-cola drinks per day had an increased chance (33%) of developing kidney stones.

Important notice concerning HomeChoice and HomeChoice PRO Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Systems

Baxter issued an Important Medical Device Safety Information communication regarding its HomeChoice and HomeChoice Pro Automated PD Systems. Incorrect programming of these systems may result in overfill problems leading to patient injury. For more details: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/26521a-eng.php. 

NEW PUBLICATIONS

The Kidney-Link - Spring 2013

The Quebec Branch release results of an economic study on the direct and indirect benefits of kidney transplantation
Conducted by Dr. Yves Rabeau (PhD) and associate professor of management science at UQAM, the study revealed the economic benefits of the kidney transplantation to our health system and the associated social costs. Read more >

Survey of people living with chronic kidney disease

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