CORE Truths about Kidney Health

What do our kidneys actually do? What are the early warning signs of kidney disease? In this episode, Dr. Eve Glazier welcomes Dr. Anjay Rastogi, Founding Director of the CORE Kidney Program at UCLA Health and kidney expert, to have an open and honest conversation about common kidney diseases. He describes what symptoms to look out for, how kidney function is tested, and offers simple tips on how to keep these vital organs healthy. Throughout this episode, Dr. Rastogi recounts patient stories that help illustrate advances in current treatments and offer hope for patients who are newly diagnosed with kidney disease. He highlights the lifesaving power of organ donation and transplantation, explaining when and how it becomes the most viable option for a patient. He also shares personal stories of his work outside of clinical care that will offer hope to everyone. 🎧 Tune in here. Learn more about what we do, by visiting us: CORE Kidney website: https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/core-kidney Follow us: CORE Kidney Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/COREKidney/ Instagram and X: @corekidney   Contact Us: Phone: (310) 794-5023 CORE Kidney Email: COREKidney@mednet.ucla.edu February 2022: UCLA Health Kidney program gives Louie Mejia a path to recovery https://connect.uclahealth.org/2022/03/04/ucla-health-kidney-program-gives-louie-mejia-a-path-to-recovery/ August 2024: One Patient's Journey from Kidney Failure to Pre-emptive Transplant https://www.uclahealth.org/news/story/one-patients-journey-kidney-failure-transplant Podcast Credits UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier Host Dr. Eve Glazier Executive Producers Annie Krasnow Michael Burke Producers Niki Miller Jessica Alabastro Creative Producer Kanza Shaheen Associate Producer Jennifer Feld Technical Directors Adrian Cardoso Andrew Stocks Editor Tony Sweet Recorded at Canella Media Special Thanks To our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day. Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing For More Information Visit: ⁠https://www.uclahealth.org/podcasts⁠ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.