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Kidney Strong Blog
Turning Complex Science into Clear Action
Understanding the Importance of Monitoring Your Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio for Kidney Health
Andrew Kowalski, MD, FASN Our kidneys work tirelessly every day to filter waste, remove toxins, and keep the body’s fluid and mineral balance in check. However, kidney disease often develops silently, showing few or no symptoms until it’s already advanced. This is why regular testing, especially for people at risk, is crucial. One of the simplest yet most powerful tests for early kidney damage is the albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) test. Understanding what this test measur
Andrew Kowalski
1 day ago5 min read
The New Frontier in Kidney Care Break throughs That Could Transform Nephrology
Andrew Kowalski, MD, FASN Kidney disease affects over 850 million people worldwide —more than diabetes or cancer, yet it often goes unnoticed until significant damage has occurred. For decades, treatment options remained limited to already advanced CKD patiens with options like dialysis and transplantation, with little hope for disease reversal. Fortunately, this reactive approach to Kidney disease is rapidly changing . Over the past few years, scientists have turned once, t
Andrew Kowalski
1 day ago8 min read
Benefits & Misconceptions of Creatine Supplementation
Andrew Kowalski, MD FASN Introduction Creatine monohydrate (commonly referred to simply as “creatine”) is one of the most-studied dietary supplements. It is naturally synthesized in the human body (mainly in the liver and kidneys) and also obtained via intake of protein-rich foods (especially red meat and fish). While it is widely used by athletes for muscle performance enhancement, its benefits extend beyond muscle strength into cognitive function (brain) and, more unexpect
Andrew Kowalski
2 days ago9 min read
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