The Highly Sensitized Patient Program (HSP) for kidney transplant patients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36746
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2132
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A highly sensitized patient has a high amount of antibodies. This makes them more likely to reject an organ after transplant. This pamphlet explains how to know if you are highly sensitized, and how the Highly Sensitized Patient Program works.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney transplantation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- A highly sensitized patient has a high amount of antibodies. This makes them more likely to reject an organ after transplant. This pamphlet explains how to know if you are highly sensitized, and how the Highly Sensitized Patient Program works.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2132
High phosphorus foods to eat after your kidney transplant
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37613
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Post-Kidney Transplant Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2303
- Available Online
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Phosphorus is a mineral found in your body. When your kidneys are working well, they keep your phosphorus at a healthy level. Sometimes after a kidney transplant your phosphorus level can be low. A good way to increase your phosphorus level is by eating foods high in phosphorus. This pamphlet lists foods that are high in phosphorus.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Post-Kidney Transplant Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney Transplantation - adverse effects
- Phosphorus, Dietary
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Transplantation
- Phosphorus
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Phosphorus is a mineral found in your body. When your kidneys are working well, they keep your phosphorus at a healthy level. Sometimes after a kidney transplant your phosphorus level can be low. A good way to increase your phosphorus level is by eating foods high in phosphorus. This pamphlet lists foods that are high in phosphorus.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Post-Kidney Transplant Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 2303
Treatment of high potassium with Kayexalate powder in hemodialysis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35337
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1445
- Available Online
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Kayexalate® is a medication that treats high potassium levels in the body. High potassium levels can be dangerous if you have kidney disease. This pamphlet explains why you may need this medication, how to take it, side effects, and how to store it.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Renal Dialysis
- Polystyrene sulfonic acid
- Hyperkalemia
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drugs
- Low-potassium diet
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Medications
- Abstract
- Kayexalate® is a medication that treats high potassium levels in the body. High potassium levels can be dangerous if you have kidney disease. This pamphlet explains why you may need this medication, how to take it, side effects, and how to store it.
- Notes
- Previous title: Treatment of high potassium with Kayexalate powder in hemodialysis patients
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1445
Tums (calcium carbonate) and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35431
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1514
- Available Online
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Tums® (calcium carbonate) is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorus in the body. This pamphlet explains why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) need this medication and how to use it. The French version of this pamphlet 2236, "TumsMD (carbonate de calcium) et maladies rénales," is also available.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Calcium Carbonate - therapeutic use
- Kidney Diseases - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Calcium carbonate
- Kidneys--Diseases
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- Tums® (calcium carbonate) is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorus in the body. This pamphlet explains why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) need this medication and how to use it. The French version of this pamphlet 2236, "TumsMD (carbonate de calcium) et maladies rénales," is also available.
- Notes
- Tums (calcium carbonate) and kidney disease
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1514
Tums (carbonate de calcium) et maladies rénales
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37499
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2236
- Available Online
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Le médicament Tums (carbonate de calcium) permet de réguler le niveau de phosphore dans le corps. Ce dépliant explique pourquoi les personnes ayant des maladies rénales doivent prendre ce médicament, comment le prendre et le conserver, ainsi que ses effets secondaires possibles. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1514, "Tums (Calcium Carbonate) and Kidney Disease". Tums (calcium carbonate) is a medicine used to treat high levels of phosphorus in the body. This pamph…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Renal Program
- Alternate Title
- Tums (calcium carbonate) and kidney disease
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Calcium Carbonate - therapeutic use
- Kidney Diseases - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Calcium carbonate
- Kidneys--Diseases
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- Le médicament Tums (carbonate de calcium) permet de réguler le niveau de phosphore dans le corps. Ce dépliant explique pourquoi les personnes ayant des maladies rénales doivent prendre ce médicament, comment le prendre et le conserver, ainsi que ses effets secondaires possibles.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1514, "Tums (Calcium Carbonate) and Kidney Disease". Tums (calcium carbonate) is a medicine used to treat high levels of phosphorus in the body. This pamphlet explains why people with kidney disease need this medicine, how to take and store it, and a list of possible side effects.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2236
Using medications safely when you have kidney disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38205
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2357
- Available Online
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People with kidney disease often take many medications. These medications can help with your kidney disease and other medical conditions (like high blood pressure [hypertension] or diabetes). It is important to take your medications regularly and as told by your health care provider. This pamphlet explains what you need to know about your medications and non-prescription medications, how you can make sure your medications are OK for your level of kidney function, and what will happen if a medic…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Medications
- Kidney Diseases - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drugs
- Kidney disease
- Specialty
- Medications
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- People with kidney disease often take many medications. These medications can help with your kidney disease and other medical conditions (like high blood pressure [hypertension] or diabetes). It is important to take your medications regularly and as told by your health care provider. This pamphlet explains what you need to know about your medications and non-prescription medications, how you can make sure your medications are OK for your level of kidney function, and what will happen if a medication is not safe for your level of kidney function. Information about what to do if you have questions is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2357
Velphoro® (sucroferric oxyhydroxide) and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37620
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2307
- Available Online
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Velphoro® is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorous in the blood. Phosphorous is a mineral that builds strong bones and teeth. Velphoro® binds (attaches) to phosphorous from the foods you eat and stops your body from taking it in. This pamphlet explains why someone with with chronic kidney disease (CKD) needs to take this medication, how to take and store it, and possible side effects.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney Diseases - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Diseases--Treatment
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Medications
- Abstract
- Velphoro® is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorous in the blood. Phosphorous is a mineral that builds strong bones and teeth. Velphoro® binds (attaches) to phosphorous from the foods you eat and stops your body from taking it in. This pamphlet explains why someone with with chronic kidney disease (CKD) needs to take this medication, how to take and store it, and possible side effects.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2307
