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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
Nov 2, 20255 min read
A Surprising Find: Discovering Unexpected Gems on a Sunday Morning
Andrew Kowalski, MD, FASN “A Disease on the rise and nobody seems to know they have it” This past Sunday I was reading through the News...
Andrew Kowalski
Oct 6, 20256 min read
New 2025 Blood Pressure GuidelinesWhat You Need to Know to Protect Your Heart, Kidneys, and Brain
Andrew Kowalski, MD, FASN Introduction The 2025 American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) hypertension...
Andrew Kowalski
Oct 5, 20254 min read
Living with One Kidney — Adapting, Thriving, and Protecting Long-Term Renal Health
Andrew Kowalski, MD, FASN Introduction Many individuals are born with or acquire a solitary kidney due to congenital absence (renal...
Andrew Kowalski
Apr 30, 20254 min read
Myo-Inositol – A Natural Ally in Slowing CKD Progression and Fighting Disease
Andrew Kowalski, MD, FASN Introduction Myo-inositol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol found in many foods and produced in the human...
Andrew Kowalski
Apr 17, 20256 min read
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