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New CKM risk alert: 9 in 10 Americans have at least one factor, prompting earlier screening
health4 days ago

New CKM risk alert: 9 in 10 Americans have at least one factor, prompting earlier screening

Nearly 90% of Americans have at least one risk factor for CKM syndrome (cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic), a cluster linking obesity, heart/kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes. The American Heart Association urges earlier, coordinated screening and prevention—obesity screening starts at age 6; other screenings begin at various ages (heart disease around 20, diabetes around 35, kidney disease around 60)—with emphasis on waist circumference and BMI to gauge risk, aiming to curb progression to serious illness.

via The Independent|
#body-fat#cardiovascular-disease#health
CKM Syndrome: The Broad Health Risk Tying Heart, Kidney, and Metabolism
health5 days ago

CKM Syndrome: The Broad Health Risk Tying Heart, Kidney, and Metabolism

The American Heart Association coined CKM syndrome in 2023 to describe the overlap of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic diseases driven by excess weight, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. It’s defined as a four‑stage continuum (Stage 0–Stage 4) with about 90% of Americans on the spectrum; prevention focuses on lifestyle changes (Mediterranean-style diet, physical activity, sleep, avoiding nicotine) and broad‑acting medications (GLP‑1s, SGLT2 inhibitors, nsMRAs) alongside traditional treatments like metformin, statins, and ACE inhibitors to slow progression and reduce hospitalizations. The overarching message is awareness and prevention, rather than overmedicalizing those at risk—including Stage 0 individuals who are at risk but not yet diseased.

via Yahoo|
#cardiovascular-disease#ckm-syndrome#health
CKM Syndrome Reveals 90% of Americans Are on a Heart–Kidney–Metabolic Risk Path
health5 days ago

CKM Syndrome Reveals 90% of Americans Are on a Heart–Kidney–Metabolic Risk Path

CKM syndrome, formalized by the AHA in 2023, is a four-stage framework showing how overweight, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and reduced kidney function connect cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic diseases; about 90% of U.S. adults fall somewhere on the spectrum, from risk (Stage 0) to overt disease, with prevention centered on lifestyle changes and newer medications like GLP-1s, SGLT2 inhibitors, and nsMRAs that benefit multiple organs.

via The Washington Post|
#cardiovascular#ckm-syndrome#health
Diabetes can silently damage kidneys—simple daily steps to lower the risk
health10 days ago

Diabetes can silently damage kidneys—simple daily steps to lower the risk

Diabetes often harms kidneys without noticeable symptoms. Experts urge controlling blood sugar and blood pressure, staying hydrated appropriately, eating a kidney-friendly diet with moderated protein and salt, staying physically active, quitting tobacco, limiting alcohol, and getting regular kidney screenings to catch problems early and prevent long-term damage.

via The Times of India|
#blood-pressure#blood-sugar#diabetes
Add-on calcium-channel blockers linked to faster kidney decline in type 2 diabetes
health1 month ago

Add-on calcium-channel blockers linked to faster kidney decline in type 2 diabetes

An observational study presented at a European Renal Association congress suggests dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers (DCCBs) used as add-on therapy to standard hypertension treatment in people with type 2 diabetes may be associated with a 33% higher risk of major adverse kidney events, hinting at faster progression of diabetic kidney disease. The findings are not yet peer-reviewed and could be affected by confounding, so replication is needed before changing guidelines. Clinicians should individualize blood‑pressure management and consider alternatives like thiazide diuretics, while patients should consult their doctors for personalized therapy.

via Medical News Today|
#calcium-channel-blockers#diabetes#health
Farewell to Grizz Chapman: 30 Rock’s towering bodyguard dies at 52
entertainment1 month ago

Farewell to Grizz Chapman: 30 Rock’s towering bodyguard dies at 52

Grizz Chapman, the 7-foot-tall actor who played Grizz on 30 Rock, died in his sleep at 52 after years of illness and dialysis. He battled kidney disease, spent years in dialysis during filming, and received a kidney transplant in 2010. He is survived by his wife, Diana, and their two children, with tributes from costars highlighting his warmth and humor.

via The Guardian|
#30-rock#entertainment#grizz-chapman
Grizz Chapman, 7-Foot '30 Rock' Guard, Dies at 52
entertainmentobituaries1 month ago

Grizz Chapman, 7-Foot '30 Rock' Guard, Dies at 52

Grizz Chapman, best known for playing Grizz Griswold, the bodyguard on NBC's 30 Rock, has died at 52, confirmed by co-star Kevin Brown. Chapman also appeared in The Cobbler and other TV/film roles; he had kidney disease and underwent a kidney transplant in 2010. Born April 16, 1974 in New York City, the seven-foot actor was survived by his wife and two children; no cause of death has been announced.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#30-rock#entertainmentobituaries#grizz-chapman
Grizz Chapman, 30 Rock’s Grizz, Dies at 52
entertainment1 month ago

Grizz Chapman, 30 Rock’s Grizz, Dies at 52

Grizz Chapman, best known for portraying Grizz on NBC's 30 Rock, died at 52. Born in Brooklyn in 1974 and standing seven feet tall, he was discovered by Tracy Morgan and cast as one of Morgan’s confidants on the show, which ran from 2006 to 2013. Chapman also appeared in Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, and The Good Fight, and he was a kidney-disease advocate who had previously battled illness; the cause of death was not disclosed in the report.

via Deadline|
#30-rock#entertainment#grizz-chapman
Hydration Alone Isn’t a Kidney-Stone Shield, New Study Finds
health2 months ago

Hydration Alone Isn’t a Kidney-Stone Shield, New Study Finds

A large study of about 1,600 kidney stone formers found that simply increasing daily water intake did not significantly reduce stone formation, as participants failed to reach recommended urine-output targets; experts still advocate aggressive hydration for prevention, but the findings are inconclusive and hydration alone may not prevent stones.

via The Washington Post|
#health#healthy-eating#kidney-disease
Protect Veteran Kidney Health: Screen Early This World Kidney Month
health3 months ago

Protect Veteran Kidney Health: Screen Early This World Kidney Month

More than 1.4 million Veterans enrolled in VA health care live with chronic kidney disease. VA is urging early kidney screening—via a simple blood and urine test—because many with CKD do not have symptoms until later stages. Veterans face higher CKD risk from diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and occupational or environmental exposures. Since 2019 VA has advanced CKD prevention and detection, updated guidelines with the DoD, expanded access to home dialysis, Telenephrology, genetic testing, and integrated kidney care teams. Veterans can support kidney health by following kidney-friendly diets (DASH or Mediterranean), consulting a dietitian, scheduling a screening, monitoring blood pressure and glucose, reviewing medications, and talking with their VA provider about personal risk.

via VA News (.gov)|
#health#kidney-disease#screening