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Why Care Coordination is the next Renal Care Frontier
CareCall Editorial Team
Dialysis remains one of the most remarkable life-sustaining interventions in modern medicine. Every day, across Kenya, it preserves life, restores balance, and gives patients a fighting chance against the progression of kidney failure. At the center of this life-saving work are renal doctors who are skilled, committed, and carrying the immense responsibility of guiding patients through one of the most demanding treatment journeys in healthcare.
Exteme Heat Due to Climate Crisis puts People at a Greater Risk of Kidney Disease
Jacinta Maiga
At a dialysis center in Nairobi (Fortis Kidney Center), Christine – tended to patients resting in hospital beds, some too sick to be transferred to a chair. Mary arrived in wheelchairs or walked with canes, their bodies weakened from kidney disease.
TUBERCULOSIS (TB): IT’S CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
Dr. Muthoni Saida
Tuberculosis is still with us quietly affecting individuals, families, and workplaces. Learn the early signs, how it spreads, and why getting checked early can protect both you and those around you.
CHOLESTEROL: WHY WE SHOULD CARE
Dr Muthoni Saida
What is cholesterol anyway? It’s this waxy fat in your blood that helps your body make cells, hormones, and even digest fat. Your liver makes some, and the rest comes from food. The problem comes when LDL (the “bad” one) goes up too high, it can clog your arteries. HDL (“good” cholesterol) is the one that actually cleans things up, so you want that level up.
HYPERTENSION AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Dr Muthoni Saida
What Is Hypertension? Inside our bodies, blood flows through tubes called blood vessels. Think of them as life pipes carrying oxygen and nutrients to every organ. This blood flows at a certain pressure. When that pressure remains consistently high, it is called hypertension (high blood pressure). And here’s the important part:
Managing Stress in a Digital Age
CareCall Editorial Team
Practical strategies for managing stress and enhancing mental well-being in our connected world.
The Future of Virtual Health: Trends to Watch
CareCall Editorial Team
A deep dive into emerging technologies and patient-centric approaches shaping healthcare delivery.